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Rugoscopy, or the study of palatal rugae patterns, has emerged as a valuable and reliable tool in forensic human identification. The uniqueness, individuality, and post-mortem stability of rugae make them comparable to fingerprints and dental records.
Kiran Kaur +4 more
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Perception of forensic Odontologists on the usefulness of palatal Rugoscopy in Ecuador
Human identification is a fundamental process within forensic sciences, particularly in contexts where traditional identification methods are limited or inconclusive.
Thalia Gabriela Alvarez Centeno +3 more
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Rugoscopy: Human identification by computer-assisted photographic superimposition technique.
Human identification has been studied since fourteenth century and it has gradually advanced for forensic purposes. Traditional methods such as dental, fingerprint, and DNA comparisons are probably the most common techniques used in this context, allowing fast and secure identification processes.
Mohammed, Rezwana Begum +5 more
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Evaluating dental student competency in forensic rugoscopy for human identification
Rugoscopy is a recognized method for human identification. Its reliability, however, may be compromised when general dentists with limited forensic training perform identification.
Panjit Chunhabundit +2 more
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Utility of cheiloscopy, rugoscopy, and dactyloscopy for human identification in a defined cohort.
Identification is of paramount importance in any forensic investigation. Positive identification of living or deceased using distinctive traits is a cornerstone of forensic science. The uniqueness of these patterns and subtle distinction between traits has offered worthy supplemental tools in establishing the true nature of facts.The first aim of our ...
Mutalik, Vimi S. +4 more
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Rugoscopy In Five Different Ethnic Groups Of Pakistani Population
Background: Rugoscopy is the study of palatal rugae. Palatal rugae are irregular ridges on the mucosal membrane projections extending from incisive papilla to anterior part of palate. They are unique to an individual similar to finger prints.
Sara Gardezi +3 more
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Evaluation of a digital methodology for human identification using palatal rugoscopy
Palatal rugoscopy, or palatoscopy, is the process by which human identification can be obtained by inspecting the transverse palatal rugae inside the mouth.
Karen Christine dos Santos +2 more
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The reliability of palatal rugoscopy in forensic identification
Thorakkal Shamim
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A Study on Gender Identification using Palatal Rugoscopy
Palatal rugae are distinct to every single person, and no two patterns are alike concerning traits, encompassing orientation, length, form, and location. The current study was conducted to identify and determine the association between gender and characteristics of palatal rugae in Kerala and Karnataka population.
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SEXUAL DIMORPHISM OF THE PALATAL VAULT MORPHOMETRY AND RUGOSCOPY IN A SAMPLE OF EGYPTIAN CHILDREN POPULATION [PDF]
Introduction: Sex determination of the juvenile skeleton before puberty time is a difficult task. Objectives: The objective of this study was to determine the accuracy of the hard palate measurements and the rugae patterns in determining the sex of the ...
Sara Gonna +2 more
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