A Comparative Evaluation between Dermatoglyphic Patterns and the Permanent Molar Relationships – An Attempt to Predict the Future Malocclusions

Background: Due to the similar duration of development, finding dermatoglyphic patterns predict malocclusions can help a pediatric dentist attempt any necessary preventive and interceptive orthodontic therapies. Aim: To assess correlation between different with permanent molar relationships. Materials Methods: 300 children who are 14-16 years old completely erupted 2nd molars up occlusal table were recruited pattern terminal plane was recorded in proforma. Finger prints these subjects ink roller method. Forensic analyst analysed classified based on classification given by Galton also calculated finger ridge count as Cummins Midlo Statistical analysis used: Chi-Square test applied compare proportions all groups for gender comparison. Fisher’s exact used when expected cell frequency less than five obtained. Paired t-Test McNemar’s values right left hand. Results: Class I showed absence arch thumb little hand; higher total hand compared Children II relationship had significant association presence whorl both ring fingers. III loop finger; Conclusion: Dermatoglyphics be useful non-invasive analytical tool dentition sometimes, identify an individual. Further studies larger sample size required provide insight into its correlations.