Relationship between Dermatoglyphics, Cheiloscopy, Rugoscopy, and Dental Caries: A Cross-sectional Study in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Introduction: Early detection of susceptibility to dental caries by studying its genetic basis by effectively utilizing noninvasive, less expensive, and effective tools is gaining popularity. Cariogenesis is affected by a combination of environmental and behavioral factors.

Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the reliability of dermatoglyphic, cheiloscopic, and rugoscopic patterns for assessing the risk of dental caries in children.