Abstract
Aim: The present study will be conducted to determine any correlation between periodontal diseases and ABO blood groups and dermatoglyphics pattern. Material and Method: Periodontal examination will consists of probing pocket depth, and clinical attachment level. Healthy participants displayed periodontal pocket depth and attachment loss 4 mm, no attachment loss with signs of gingivitis. Periodontitis patients exhibited at least one site with periodontal pocket depth more than 4 mm and attachment loss more than 3 mm.Thumb prints of each patient were recorded using ink pad method. They were then classified into different forms like arches, whorls and loops. Result: It was observed that there was no statistical significant association between periodontal status and blood groups. On statistical analysis significant association was found only between Left Thumbprints and periodontal status where patients with radial thumbprint were more prone to develop periodontal status. Conclusion: Within the limits of the study dermatoglyphics can be of potential diagnostic aid in determining genetic basis of periodontal diseases. However, further large scale qualitative and quantitative research will aid in proving the rightfulness of present study and investigate the biological plausibility to explain the association.
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