Indian Journal of Forensic Odontology

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Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome (RTS) is a rare congenital disorder characterized by typical facial features, broad thumbs and toes, with mental retardation. Additionally, tumors, keloids and various congenital anomalies including congenital heart defects have been reported in RTS patients. Here, we report a case of 11year-old female with a Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome associated with amelogenesis imperfecta having normal mental status with no cardiac abnormality.

Keywords: Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome; Amelogenesis Imperfecta; Congenital Anomalies; Broad Thumbs and Toes.

Cheiloscopy is derived from Greek word “Cheilos” which means lips. It is the study of characteristic pattern of elevations and depressions on labial mucosa. It is unique for every individual like finger prints and hence can be used to determine the sex and personal identity. Theory of uniqueness is a strong point used in the analysis of finger prints. Lip prints remain the same throughout life and are uninfluenced by injuries, diseases or environmental changes. This review discusses about various aspects of cheiloscopy.

Forensic odontology is the branch of forensics that deals with human identification based on dental features. This study was designed to identify the patterns of palatal rugae in the rural population in the district of Greater Noida. A total of 100 subjects (50 males and 50 females) aged between 18-30 years were enrolled in the study. Analysis of the rugae patterns (calcorrugoscopy) was done according to Nayak et al. and concluded that the maximum number of rugae patterns found were of wavy in nature followed by curve patterns.

Key words : Forensic Odontology; Palatal Rugae; Calcorrugoscopy.