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Use of Fingerprints for the Identification of Growth Patterns in Orthodontics.

Artificial Intelligence: Integrated use of Fingertip Pattern as Tool for Identification of Dermatoglyphic Trait in Detecting Growth Patterns with Different Skeletal Malocclusion A Cross-Sectional Study. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/101770
Enrollment
750
Registered
2026-01-21
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Dr Nivedita Anil Nandeshwar
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with no previous orthodontic treatment. Patients of 18-35 years of age. Patients with no history of maxillofacial surgery. Patients with no developmental anomalies or any systemic disease affecting bone and general health. Mentally sound patients. Patients willing to undergo orthodontic treatment.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients not willing to give a written consent. Patients not willing to undergo orthodontic treatment. Patients treated with growth modification modalities and orthognathic surgeries. Patients with neuromuscular disorders. Pregnant and lactating mothers. Patients with history of sever burns and trauma with the assessment site. Patients with scars, warts and deterioration of ridge minutiae patterns.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Loop and whorl patterns were more frequent than the arch pattern. Timepoint: Whorls were most likely to be found on digit IV of both groups (Vertical Growth Pattern & Horizontal Growth Pattern) of both hands. Loops of Horizontal Growth Pattern had statistical significance in relation to digit IV.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Nivedita Anil Nandeshwar

Ranjeet Deshmukh Dental College and Research Center.

niveditan2804@gmail.com9604626962

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026