If Prints Could Lie: The Hidden Connection between Dermatoglyphics, Cheiloscopy, and Rugoscopy in Chronic Generalized Periodontitis
If Prints Could Lie: The Hidden Connection between Dermatoglyphics, Cheiloscopy, and Rugoscopy in Chronic Generalized Periodontitis
Authors:
Dr. Arunima Bansal1, Dr. Kanika Aggarwal2, Dr. Sachit Anand Arora3, Dr. Gunjan Gupta4,
Dr. Shivesh Mishra5, Dr. Priyanka Tandon6
1Dr. Arunima Bansal, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, ITS Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre
2 Dr. Kanika AggarwalDepartment of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, ITS Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre
3 Dr. Sachit Anand Arora Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, ITS Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre
4 Dr. Gunjan Gupta Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, ITS Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre
5Dr. Shivesh Mishra Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, ITS Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre
6Dr. Priyanka Tandon Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, ITS Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre
Abstract - Periodontal disease is a multifactorial inflammatory condition influenced by microbial, genetic, and environmental factors. Dermatoglyphic, cheiloscopic, and rugoscopic patterns are genetically determined, stable anatomical markers that may reflect an individual’s susceptibility to systemic and oral diseases. Aim is to evaluate the association between dermatoglyphic, cheiloscopic, and rugoscopic patterns and chronic generalized periodontitis. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 30 female subjects aged 25–55 years diagnosed with chronic generalized periodontitis. Right thumbprints were recorded using the ink pad method and classified according to Henry’s classification. Lip prints were obtained using dark lipstick and cellophane tape and analyzed using Tsuchihashi’s classification. Maxillary impressions were made with alginate, and dental casts were prepared for the assessment of palatal rugae patterns. A positive correlation was observed among dermatoglyphic, cheiloscopic, and rugoscopic patterns in subjects with chronic generalized periodontitis. Differences were noted when findings were compared with reported patterns in periodontally healthy individuals.
The findings suggest that dermatoglyphic, cheiloscopic, and rugoscopic patterns may reflect genetic susceptibility to chronic generalized periodontitis. However, due to the limited sample size, the results should be interpreted with caution. Further studies with larger populations are required to substantiate these findings.
Key Words: Dermatoglyphics, Cheiloscopy, Rugoscopy, Chronic Periodontitis, Genetic Susceptibility