Dermatoglyphic patterns were recorded using standard ink method. The result showed in SCC, there was an increase in frequency of arch and ulnar loop patterns on fingertips, decrease in frequency of simple whorl patterns on fingertips, decrease in frequency of palmar accessory triradii on right and left hands. Significant findings in OSF included an increase in frequency of arch and ulnar loop pattern, decrease in frequency of simple whorl patterns on fingertips, decrease in ATD angle on right hand decrease in frequency of palmar accessory triradii on right hand. The results revealed that the field of dermatoglyphics holds promising results for determining the genetic susceptibility of individuals to develop SCC and OSF.

Cenesthopathy is characterized by abnormal sensations at various parts of the body. When it occurs in the oral cavity it is termed as oral cenesthopathy. These patients complain of unusual sensations without corresponding abnormal findings, such as excessive mucus secretion, a slimy sensation, or a feeling of coils or wires being present within the oral cavity. They usually visit multiple dentists rather than psychiatrists and repeatedly pursue unnecessary surgical procedures to remove their 'foreign body' which sometimes creates a dilemma for the dentists. This review focuses on the various aspects of oral cenesthopathy.