IP International Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicological Sciences
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2581-9844
Online ISSN: 2456-9615
CODEN : IIJFA2
IP International Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicological Sciences (IJFMTS) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2016 and is published under the Khyati Education and Research Foundation (KERF), is registered as a non-profit society (under the society registration act, 1860), Government of India with the vision of various accredited vocational courses in healthcare, education, paramedical, yoga, publication, teaching and research activity, with the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be more...Review Article
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Volume : 6, Issue : 2, Year : 2021
Article Page : 31-35
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijfmts.2021.008
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.
Keywords: Palatoscopy, Rugoscopy, Rugae pattern, Identification
How to cite : Kaur A, Sandhu H S, Dodwad R, Dhillon M K, Mann S J, Palatoscopy (Rugoscopy) assistance in forensic investigations. IP Int J Forensic Med Toxicol Sci 2021;6(2):31-35
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