Exploring the relationship of fingerprints with child's psychological behavior and cooperation in pediatric dental practice: A cross-sectional study

• Published in: Journal of forensic dental sciences Vol. 15; no. 2; pp. 60 - 65
• Main Authors: Dua, Rasleen, Vashisth, Pallavi, Naik, N. Sathyajith, Sharma, Shivangi, Ghosh, Joyroop, De, Sriparna
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: India Wolters Kluwer - Medknow 01.05.2024; Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd
• Edition: 2
• Subjects: Chi-square test; Children; Cooperation; Critical components; Cross-sectional studies; Dental materials; Fingerprints; Original Article; Pediatrics; Questionnaires; fingerprint; psychological behavior; Frankl Behavior Rating Scale; Cooperation
• ISSN: 0975-1475; 0975-2137
• DOI: 10.4103/jfds.jfds_12_24

Introduction: In pediatric dentistry, patient participation and behavioral control are critical components. Individual behavior can differ in terms of fingerprint patterns (loop, whorl, and arch), according to certain research. Consequently, fingerprint patterns may be useful in predicting how cooperative a youngster would be throughout dental operations. Aim: To Explore the relationship of fingerprints with child's psychological behavior and cooperation in pediatric dental practice. Materials and Methods: A total of 100 children aged 5-10 years were included in the study. The children meeting the inclusion criteria in the first visit were scheduled for a dental procedure in the second visit. Another examiner assessed children's behavior during the dental procedure according to the designed questionnaire and based on the Frankl scale. The subjects psychological behavior and cooperation were assessed, according to the modified semi-structured questionnaire and Frankl's rating scale, respectively. Every individual had their fingerprints taken, and the results were compared using the Chi-squared test at a significance threshold of P < 0.05 in SPSS 21. Results: The comparison of the two groups indicated that in the cooperative group, the primary fingerprint type was loop, and in the uncooperative group, the primary fingerprint type was the whorl (P < 0.001). The psychological behavior of studied population showed to be friendly and ambitious of life-giving efforts. Most of them like leadership. The field of interest was not clear and single. They are helpful and know how to entertain themselves. Conclusion: Dermatoglyphic patterns can be considered as an aid in predicting behavior and cooperation of children, which could eventually help us determine the success of dental therapy and visits, especially during the first visit.