Cheiloscopy patterns in individuals with and without parafunctional oral habits: A cross‐sectional observation pilot study
Emily Regan,
Brenda Bradshaw,
Ann Bruhn
et al.
Abstract:PurposeLip prints are unique and have potential for use as a human identifier. The purpose of this study was to observe possible cheiloscopy differences of individuals with and without parafunctional oral habits such as smoking, vaping, playing a wind instrument or using an asthma inhaler.MethodsThis IRB approved blinded cross‐sectional observation pilot study collected lip prints from 66 individuals, three of which were excluded. Participants cleansed their lips, then lipstick was applied to the vermillion zo… Show more
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