International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences
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10.22376/ijpbs.2019.10.1.p1-12
Volume 12 Issue 3
2021 (July-September)
Assessment of Lip Prints in Different Growth Patterns
Lip prints are normal lines and fissures in the form of wrinkles and grooves present in the zone of transition of human lip, between the inner labial mucosa and outer skin, the examination of which is referred to as "Cheiloscopy.". The use of fingerprints in personal identification and in criminal investigation is an accepted part of Forensic Science. Similarly, several research studies have established that lip prints can also be used for the same purpose in Forensic dentistry. The growth of the lips differs, not just due to gender, but also because of different facial types. No previous studies have reported the correlation between lip prints and growth patterns. Therefore, this study is designed to explore the correlation of lip prints with different growth patterns and to assess for a particular lip pattern in relation to a particular growth pattern.120 subjects were selected on the basis of different growth patterns (vertical, average and horizontal), each group comprising of 40 subjects with equal number of males and females. Digital lateral cephalograms were taken as a part of pre-treatment records and lip prints were recorded for all the subjects. The data was analysed with Chi-square test. Statistical results showed that growth patterns had a highly significant association with the lip prints. Establishing a correlation between growth patterns and lip prints would benefit the clinician for predicting the type of skeletal pattern and can also provide additional information on individual personal identity which can benefit in forensic dentistry.
Binu Purushothaman, Naseem K.T, Rasool Karim Nizaro Siyo, Aishwarya Jayachandran K, Lubna P Chelza X and Gayathri M.J
Lip prints; Cheiloscopy; Forensic dentistry; Horizontal growth pattern; Vertical growth pattern; Average growth pattern
133-138