Role of Rugoscopy and Dactyloscopy in Predilection of Dental Caries in Childern

Abstract

Background: Dental caries being the commonest infection of tooth can be related to hereditary and environmental factors as well. Rugoscopy and Dactyloscopy can be choosen as a genetic marker for diagnosis of many diseases related to genetic disorder. Hence determining the pattern of dermal ridge and palatal rugae also plays a role in predilection of the dental caries in children. Aim: To determine the pattern of the dermal ridge and palatal rugae in caries–free and caries–active children and correlating it to predict the dental caries . Methodology: 20 children (5-12years old) with dental caries were scored based on DEF index. Rugoscopy and Dactyloscopy was performed using Thomaz and Kotze method and Galton’s method respectively. The datas were statistically analyzed for predilection of dental caries in these subjects. Results: The results indicates that there is a definite correlation between the dermal ridge patterns, palatal rugae patterns and dental caries in children. Conclusion: Dermatoglyphics and Rugoscopy can be used as a screening method to provide adequate preventive treatment to children showing a higher caries risk as detected by the hand ridge patterns and palatal rugae pattern