Is there a link between dermatoglyphics and the Frankl behavior rating scale in the paediatric dental setting: A pilot study

Abstract

Aim: Dermatoglyphics appears during the 12th and 13th weeks of pregnancy and persists throughout life. Fingerprints are blueprints for one’s personality; they can provide information about one’s perception, emotions, intellect, and motivation. Dermatoglyphic is a non-invasive and low-cost method of obtaining illness information. The aim of this study was to see if there was a link between distinct fingerprint patterns and Frankl’s behavior rating scale in children aged 6 to 12. Methods: A total of 52 participants between the ages of 6 and 12 years old received dental procedures and were scored using Frankl’s behavior rating scale. Children were divided into three groups: Group 1: Whorl, Group 2: Loops, and Group 3: Arches. After scanning fingerprints of 10 fingers with a SecuGen Hamster Pro 20 biometric finger scanner, the resulting fingerprint pattern types were compared to Frankl’s behavior rating scale. Results: Many non-cooperative participants had loop pattern fingerprints (46.4%), while most cooperative participants had whorl pattern fingerprints (58.3%). Conclusions: Children with a loop pattern fingerprint were more likely to receive a negative assessment. On the other hand, children with whorl patterns were more common among the positive participants.

Keywords

• behavior rating scale
• dermatoglyphics
• pediatric dentistry