STUDY OF PATTERN OF THE PALATAL RUGAE IN AURANGABAD REGION IN MAHARASHTRA

Authors

  • Manoj B. Patekar Dept. of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, RCSM GMC, Kohlapur Author
  • Sneha K. Shinde Omkar dental clinic, Aurangabad Author
  • Kailash U. Zine Dept. of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, GMC, Aurangabad Author
  • Ganesh D. Niturkar Dept. of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, GMC, Aurangabad Author

Keywords:

Identification, palatal rugae, rugoscopy, pattern.

Abstract

The palatal rugae pattern can act as a characteristic in identification of a person.
The distinctiveness of rugae to each individual has already been accepted as a potential utility
to personal identification. The analysis of palatal rugae combined with other methods like DNA,
dactylography, is an significant alternative and complementary technique for human
identification, which thereby provides a multitude of aid in forensic odontology and significantly
contributes in forensic investigations. This study aims to analyze the various patterns in palatal
rugae in Aurangabad region of Maharashtra.

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Published

2026-06-25

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 01 (2018): Journal of Indo-pacific Academy of Forensic Odontology

Section

Original Study/Original Research Article