Annals and Essences of Dentistry
Open Access

Abstract

DERMATOGLYPHICS AND ORTHODONTICS- A REVIEW

Lakshmi V

Dermatoglyphics is the study of dermal ridge configurations of fingers . The oral structures and the dermal structures embryonically develop at the same time. Both are influenced by environment and are not exclusively governed by the genetic factors. This is a review of how dematoglyphics can be related to the malocclusion and other developmental disturbances of the oro facial structures.

Published Date: 2013-12-31;