Footprints of the Future: How Toe Prints Can Predict Your Malocclusion
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Toeprint, prediction, fingerprint, malocclusionAbstract
Aim-This study investigates the relationship between plantar dermatoglyphic patterns (Toeprints) and the three classes of malocclusion, with a focus on gender-based variations.
Background- Dermatoglyphics of the Toes are formed during early intrauterine life and remain unchanged throughout life. Their genetic basis makes them valuable for early prediction of craniofacial development.The correlations between dermatoglyphic patterns and malocclusion, particularly in relation to gender differences, suggest a possible genetic basis for both phenomena. Several genes involved in craniofacial development, including those related to neural crest cells and the formation of the ectodermal layer, may influence both dermatoglyphic patterns and skeletal development. Further genetic studies are needed to explore the exact mechanisms through which these patterns emerge and their potential as biomarkers for craniofacial conditions.
Material and methods -This analysis determined that a minimum sample size of twenty individuals (male , female ) required for each state of skeletal malocclusion (Class I, II, and III). A total of 120 individuals were subsequently recruited to represent the three different skeletal malocclusion groups.This study analyzed 120 individuals divided evenly among malocclusion Classes I, II, and III, with 20 males and 20 females in each.
Result-In Class I malocclusion, males exhibited a higher proportion of whorls (45%), followed by arches (30%) and loops (25%). Conversely, Class I females showed a predominance of loops (55%), followed by arches (25%) and whorls (20%).Class II malocclusion, males had the highest frequency of whorls (60%), with equal distribution of arches and loops (20% each). Females in Class II also showed a considerable presence of whorls (45%), although loops (40%) were more prominent compared to arches (15%).In Class III malocclusion, a notable increase in arches was observed, particularly in males (60%) and females (50%), suggesting that arch patterns may be associated with more severe skeletal discrepancies such as mandibular prognathism.
Conclusion- As research in this field progresses, it may lead to the development of novel diagnostic tools and early intervention strategies based on dermatoglyphic analysis, enhancing the understanding of the genetic underpinnings of malocclusion and contributing to more effective orthodontic treatments.
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