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Its multifactorial etiology, which includes behavioral, environmental, and genetic factors, makes prevention and early detection very difficult. The scientific study of fingerprint and palm patterns, known as dermatoglyphics, has attracted a lot of attention because it develops at the same time as primary teeth in utero. The ectoderm is the source of both dermal ridges and dental enamel, which start to form at the same time during pregnancy, indicating that fingerprint patterns may reflect abnormalities in tooth development. 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