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Analysis Of Palatal Rugae Pattern In Population Of Abbottabad: A Forensic Study
Omair Khan Jadoon1, Masud Uz Zaman2, Fasseh Uz Zaman2
1Department of Forensic Medicine, Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad, Pakistan.
Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC
|November 23, 2018
Summary
Palatal rugae patterns offer a unique method for identifying unknown skeletal remains. This study confirms that each individual
Area of Science:
- Forensic Odontology
- Anthropology
- Human Identification
Background:
- Forensic identification of skeletal remains relies on methods like DNA, fingerprints, and dental records.
- Palatal rugae pattern analysis (Ruguscopy) presents a unique, heat-resistant, and stable identifier.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the uniqueness of palatal rugae patterns for individual identification.
- To establish Ruguscopy as a reliable forensic identification method.
Main Methods:
- Simple random sampling of 102 palatal casts from individuals over 20 years old.
- Analysis of 880 rugae patterns based on Thomas et al. classification.
- Classification and variation study of individual rugae patterns.
Main Results:
- Each individual exhibited a distinct set of palatal rugae.
- Variations in rugae dimensions (size, shape, number) were observed among individuals.
Conclusions:
- Palatal rugae patterns are unique to each individual.
- Ruguscopy serves as a reliable method for individual identification in forensic cases.
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