Palatal Rugae as an Adjunct to Gender Differentiation in Forensic Identification

Prachi Chaudhari , Puja Bansal , Deepak Bhargav

Palatal Rugae,Forensic Odontology,Rugoscopy

Aim: To determine gender difference in Palatal Rugae pattern among the population of Greater Noida. Materials: An irreversible hydrocolloid was used as an impression material on an appropriate perforated metal tray for the maxillary dental arch for all subjects. The impressions were then poured with Type III dental stone. Methods: A total of 60 Class I Dentate subjects (n=60) were chosen from among the patients arriving at the School of Dental Sciences, Dental Hospital Result: The present study shows a significant difference in the palatal rugae dimensions among male and female population of Greater Noida. Out of 30 male and 30 female subjects, the total number of rugae was found to be more in males than in females. A similar trend was observed in the mean value of rugae in males and females. The p value was found to be 0.436.Amongst males, curve type of rugae is the most predominant rugae type followed by wavy, straight and circular type. Conclusion: The study hereby concludes the significance of rugoscopy in the field of forensic odontology as well as gender identification in the population of greater noida.

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"Palatal Rugae as an Adjunct to Gender Differentiation in Forensic Identification", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.7, Issue 12, page no.902 - 905, December-2022, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2212141.pdf

Volume 7 Issue 12, December-2022

Pages : 902 - 905

Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_203194

Published Paper Id: IJSDR2212141

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Research Area: Medical Science

Country: NOIDA, UTTAR PRADESH, India

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