Department of Post Graduate Studies Oral Medicine, Diagnosis and Radiology D.J College of Dental Sciences and Research, Modinagar, U.P, INDIA
Online published on 24 February, 2012.
Rugae pattern is specific to racial groups and hence facilitate in population identification. This pattern is genetically determined. AIM -To identify the different rugae patterns and to differentiate between the rugae patterns in Male and Female subjects of the population being studied. MATERIALS & METHODS-A total of 100 dentate subjects comprising of 50 males & 50 females with an age range of 19–27 are included. A total of 957 rugae pattern were studied and classified using Thomas et al classification system. RESULTS-Straight, Wavy & Curved patterns showed predominance in both male & female subjects. Wavy, diverge & fragmented patterns showed statistical significant predominance in female population whereas circular, curved & converge patterns showed statistical significant predominance in male population.
Palatal Rugae, Palate, Identification, Forensic Dentistry
