Background Palatal rugae are asymmetric ridges of connective tissue located behind the
incisive papilla over the anterior hard palate. They serve as stable superimposition …

The purpose of this study is a new method that can help to identify the sex through the study
of palatal rugae, comparing sagittal sections of the hard palate using Cartesian coordinates …

Rugoscopy refers to the study of palatal rugae in order to establish a personal identity. A
significant association has been found between rugae forms and ethnicity which may …

Aim: The aim of this study was to analyze the morphological study of palatal rugae pattern in
a central Indian population and to determine sex differentiation. Objectives: To investigate …

Palatal rugae patterns are anatomic structures considered unique to each person.
Monozygotic twins present similarities, however, Rugoscopy in particular, may contribute to …

This observational study compared palatal rugae morphology in adolescent subjects with
normal tooth number and tooth agenesis. Maxillary dental study casts were used to compare …

Purpose: This study aims to determine the number, symmetry, shape and individual
characteristic of palatal rugae. Methods: In our study, we performed on subjects ages 16 to …

Background The use of the palatal rugae in forensic odontology is based on their unique
and individual characteristics. Few studies have assessed the palatal rugae in …

Aim: The aim was to determine the gender differences in rugae pattern with regards to the
length, number, and shape. Materials and Methods: Fifty patients (25 males, 25 females) …

In forensic medicine, it is important to identify whole or fragmented bodies. This aim can be
particularly challenging in mass disasters. Palatal rugae patterns can be used as a …