Open AccessRelationship between dermatoglyphics, cheiloscopy, rugoscopy, and dental caries: A cross-sectional study in Bengaluru, Karnataka
Author(s) -
Manisha Agarwal,
Ajna Alex,
Sapna Konde
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
contemporary clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.289
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0976-237X
pISSN - 0976-2361
DOI - 10.4103/ccd.ccd_611_18
Subject(s) - dermatoglyphics , medicine , dentistry , population , orthodontics , dental arch , biology , genetics , environmental health
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.