Fingerprints as an Index for Cooperation in Children during Dental Treatment: A Cross-sectional Study
A. K. Meera,
Sameer Punathil,
Archana Pai
et al.
Abstract:Background:
The behaviour of a child is an essential factor in paediatric dentistry. Fingerprints are unique and constant over a lifetime. Some studies indicate a relationship between fingerprint type and behaviour mode of children during dental treatment. Therefore, fingerprint patterns might help to predict the extent of cooperation by children during dental procedures.
Aim:
The aim of the study was to investigate the possible relationship between fin… Show more
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