M Harini, Ravindran Vignesh, Arthanari Abirami
Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.
Department of Forensic Odontology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.
Cureus. 2024 Sep 20;16(9):e69802. doi: 10.7759/cureus.69802. eCollection 2024 Sep.
This study aimed to investigate the potential correlation between dermatoglyphic patterns and primary canine relationships in children aged three to six years. Dermatoglyphics, the study of ridge patterns on fingers, has been linked to various genetic and developmental conditions. Similarly, primary canine relationships provide insights into dental health and potential orthodontic needs.
A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 600 children with complete primary dentition. Dermatoglyphic patterns were recorded using the ink and roller method, and primary canine relationships were assessed through clinical examination and dental cast analysis. Patterns were classified into arches, loops, and whorls, while canine relationships were categorized into Class I, II, or III. Statistical analyses, including chi-square tests and correlation coefficients, were performed to explore potential associations.
The study found no significant correlation between dermatoglyphic patterns and primary canine relationships across various fingers of both hands. For each finger, the distribution of arches, loops, and whorls did not differ significantly among Classes I, II, and III canine relationships, with p-values ranging from 0.107 to 0.977.
The results indicate that dermatoglyphic patterns and primary canine relationships are not directly correlated in this sample. This aligns with previous research suggesting that while both traits are influenced by genetic factors, their direct interaction may be less straightforward than hypothesized. The study highlights the complexity of genetic and developmental influences on dental and dermatoglyphic traits and underscores the need for further research.
This study found no significant association between dermatoglyphic patterns and primary canine relationships. Future research should employ longitudinal designs and include diverse populations to explore indirect correlations and interactions. Understanding these relationships may enhance early diagnostic and predictive practices in pediatric dentistry, contributing to improved child health outcomes.
本研究旨在调查3至6岁儿童皮纹模式与乳磨牙关系之间的潜在相关性。皮纹学是研究手指上嵴纹模式的学科，它与多种遗传和发育状况有关。同样，乳磨牙关系有助于了解口腔健康和潜在的正畸需求。
进行了一项横断面研究，涉及600名乳牙列完整的儿童。使用墨水和滚轮法记录皮纹模式，并通过临床检查和牙模分析评估乳磨牙关系。模式分为弓形、箕形和斗形，而磨牙关系分为I类、II类或III类。进行了包括卡方检验和相关系数在内的统计分析，以探索潜在关联。
研究发现，双手各手指的皮纹模式与乳磨牙关系之间无显著相关性。对于每个手指，I类、II类和III类磨牙关系中弓形、箕形和斗形的分布无显著差异，p值范围为0.107至0.977。
结果表明，在本样本中皮纹模式与乳磨牙关系无直接相关性。这与先前的研究一致，表明虽然这两个特征都受遗传因素影响，但其直接相互作用可能比假设的更不直接。该研究突出了遗传和发育对牙齿和皮纹特征影响的复杂性，并强调了进一步研究的必要性。
本研究发现皮纹模式与乳磨牙关系之间无显著关联。未来的研究应采用纵向设计，并纳入不同人群，以探索间接相关性和相互作用。了解这些关系可能会加强儿童牙科的早期诊断和预测实践，有助于改善儿童健康状况。
