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Rugoscopy: A Fingerprint of Oral Cavity in Forensic Dentistry

Mounabati Mohapatra , Mounabati Mohapatra1 , Priyanka Sarangi2 , Sukanta Satapathy3

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Indian Journal of Forensic Odontology 12(1):p 19-21, January-June 2019. | DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijfo.0974.505X.12119.4

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Mounabati Mohapatra, Priyanka Sarangi and Sukanta Satapathy. Rugoscopy: A Fingerprint of Oral Cavity in Forensic Dentistry. 2019;12(1):19-21

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It is a well-known fact that the pattern of palatal rugae is very unique, similar to fingerprints. Rugal length and transverse palatal rugal region width advances with age in both male and females. This advancement stops once the somatic growth stops. Also, there appears to be a significant correlation between rugae patterns and ethnicity. Palatal rugae pattern of an individual may be considered as a useful adjunct in the field of forensic dentistry for identification purposes. Hence, this review article aims at providing a detail insight into the role of palatal rugae in the field of forensic dentistry.

Keywords: Palatal rugae, Forensic dentistry

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Mounabati Mohapatra, Priyanka Sarangi and Sukanta Satapathy. Rugoscopy: A Fingerprint of Oral Cavity in Forensic Dentistry. 2019;12(1):19-21

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