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VOLUME 16 , ISSUE 3 ( May-June, 2023 ) > List of Articles

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Assessment and Correlation between Dactyloscopy and Behavior of Children Undergoing Dental Treatment: A Cross-sectional Study

Palak Janiani, Erulappan MG Subramanian

Keywords : Behavior, Children, Dental, Fingerprint, Frankl behavior rating scale

Citation Information : Janiani P, Subramanian EM. Assessment and Correlation between Dactyloscopy and Behavior of Children Undergoing Dental Treatment: A Cross-sectional Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2023; 16 (3):444-447.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-2600

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 03-07-2023

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2023; The Author(s).


Abstract

Aim: To assess and correlate dactyloscopy and behavior of children undergoing dental treatment. Materials and methods: A total of 30 children aged 4–8 years who needed at least one restoration without administration of local anesthesia were included. Two examiners recorded the behavior of the child as per Frankl's behavior rating scale and after the treatment, the subjects’ fingerprints were taken using an ink pad and white paper. The data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) versions 23 and a Chi-squared test was carried out (p < 0.05). Results: The loop type fingerprint had the highest frequency, while the archtype had the lowest. The child's behavior differed greatly (p < 0.05) based on dermatoglyphic characteristics, with the loop pattern being seen in cooperative children and the whorl pattern in uncooperative children. Conclusion: There is a positive correlation between fingerprint type and children's dental care. Clinical significance: Dactyloscopy can be used to determine the behavior of children coming for dental treatment and hence help in their management.

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