Digit Ratio as Predictors of Dental Caries: A Study of the 2D:4D Relationship

Digit Ratio as Predictors of Dental Caries: A Study of the 2D:4D Relationship

ABSTRACT Aim: This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the association between caries risk and the 2D:4D ratio, a potential marker of prenatal hormone exposure, among children aged 5-12 years. Methods: A total of 250 children were examined. Caries indices decayed, missing and filled teeth/dec...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences 2024, Vol.16 (Suppl 5)
Hauptverfasser: Ishwarya, M, Ananthan, Vasanthakumari, Arumugam, Selvabalaji, Krishnan, Ekambareswaran, Umamaheswari, S, Rajendran, Madhumathy
Format: Report
Sprache:eng
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Analysis
Androgens
Children
Dental caries
Health aspects
Pregnant women
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Zusammenfassung:ABSTRACT Aim: This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the association between caries risk and the 2D:4D ratio, a potential marker of prenatal hormone exposure, among children aged 5-12 years. Methods: A total of 250 children were examined. Caries indices decayed, missing and filled teeth/decayed, extracted and filled teeth (DMFT/deft) were recorded, and 2D:4D ratios were measured using a vernier caliper. Chi-square statistical analysis was conducted to explore the relationship between 2D:4D ratios and caries risk. Results: The study revealed a higher prevalence of caries among children with a low 2D:4D ratio (
ISSN:0976-4879
DOI:10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_946_24