Open AccessRugae dimensions and their significance in forensic dentistry
Author(s) -
Sanjayagouda B. Patil,
Manashvini S. Patil,
BR Smita,
Kavyashree Gururaj Hebbar
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of forensic dental sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0975-2137
pISSN - 0975-1475
DOI - 10.4103/0975-1475.176967
Subject(s) - dentistry , calipers , orthodontics , medicine , mathematics , geometry
The palatal rugae are the ridges situated in the anterior part of the palatal mucosa, are unique to each individual, and can establish individual's identity.