Correlation of dermatoglyphics and Class II skeletal malocclusion – Original research

Dermatoglyphics is a study of the unique pattern in skin fingers, palms, soles, and toes. These dermatoglyphics has played an important role various fields like forensic medicine, genetics, anthropology. Sir Francis Galton stated that individual’s dermal remained constant throughout their lifetime. Many studies have suggested possible relation between occlusion. Studies could be used as tool to identify underlying skeletal malocclusion. As oral structures develop together, genetic information assess different types malocclusions. Hence, was aimed compare evaluate correlation class II malocclusion horizontal vertical growth patterns. The total 50 samples were taken divided into consisting 25 each. dermatoglyphic right left hand such arches, loops, whorls evaluated. data analyzed by Kolmogorov – Smirnov Shapiro Wilk test. There statistically significant association 2 pattern.