Affiliation:
1. Swami Devi Dyal Hospital and Dental College, Golpura, Haryana, India
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Abstract
Human identification is most challenging field in forensics. Scrutiny of the fingerprints ,teeth and DNA comparison are commonly used techniques, thus allowing quicker and secure fast and identification processes. Palatal rugae markings are unique to an individual and are stable throughout the life. Rugae don’t undergo any changes apart from in length throughout the life. Thuspalatoscopy or palatal rugoscopy is used as an aid in forensic investigations.
Publisher
IP Innovative Publication Pvt Ltd
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