scholarly journals Forensic Application of Palatal Rugae in Dental Identification

2015 ◽  
Vol 53 (199) ◽  
pp. 151-155
Author(s):  
Sartaj Singh Wazir ◽  
Pallok Arora ◽  
Rahul Srivastava ◽  
Sameer Rastogi
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Anatomy ◽  
Forensic Odontology ◽  
Forensic Sciences ◽  
Dental Identification ◽  
Palatal Rugae ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
The Difference ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
Keywords Forensic Science

Introduction: The palatal rugae are anatomical folds or wrinkles located on the anterior third of the palate behind the incisive papilla on each side of the palatal raphe. The rugae patterns have been studied for various purposes mainly in the field of anthropology, comparative anatomy, genetics, prosthodontics, orthodontics and forensic odontology. This study is aimed to determine the difference in number and pattern of palatal rugae in males and females. Methods: This is a prospective study in which maxillary impressions of 50 volunteers, 25 males and 25 females were taken and the casts prepared. The boundaries of the rugae were marked with a HB pencil and were observed with a magnifying glass following the classification used by Kapali, et al, (1997). Association between rugae number and sex and rugae shape and sex were tested using two sample unpaired t test. Results: The study revealed significant difference in the pattern of converge rugae which were found to be higher in females than males, however, no statistical significant difference was found in the number of rugae between the two sexes. Conclusions: The rugae pattern can be an additional method of differentiation between the males and females in conjunction with the other methods used in forensic sciences. Keywords: forensic science; human identification; palatal rugae.

scholarly journals Palatal rugoscopy: Individuality and gender differences in subset of population of Karachi.

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (06) ◽  
pp. 842-847
Author(s):  
Sanam Faheem ◽  
Suraiya Hirani ◽  
Shahida Maqsood ◽  
Faheem Shaikh ◽  
Maqsood Ahmed Soomro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Interval Data ◽  
Forensic Odontology ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Identification ◽  
Palatal Rugae ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Dental Abnormality ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
And Gender

Objectives: To evaluate the individuality of palatal rugae patten and correlate them in males and females in different age groups by using Trobo’s classification. Study Design: Cross Sectional. Setting: Department of Prosthodontics, Dow Dental College, Dow University of Health Sciences. Period: September 2019 to January 2020. Material & Methods: This study comprised of ninety-four participants with equal number of males and females from 10 years to 70 years, visiting the Prosthodontic department. Study casts included were free of dental abnormality, trauma, malocclusion, orthodontic problems, and deformity in palatal rugae area. Sample size was calculated from software name openepi.com with 95% confidence interval. Data was tabulated and SPSS version 22.0 was used to identify the results. Results: Frequency distribution was performed among age groups in which second group (20 to 39 years) has highest frequency with 52 in number. The cross tab between age group and type of rugae was made which showed group II, having age between 20 to 39 years, had the highest number of palatal rugae configurations amongst all. Conclusion: Sinuous or type E was the predominant type of palatal rugae found in this study. The study did not show significant difference in gender, however number of rugae were found consistently more in young adults with propensity towards individuality. Their use can thus be justified for dental identification in forensic odontology.

scholarly journals PERBEDAAN POLA RUGAE PALATAL ANTARA LAKI-LAKI DAN PEREMPUAN SUKU MINANG

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-17
Author(s):  
Dhira Pratiwi ◽  
Dedi Sumantri ◽  
Nur Indrawati Lipoeto
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Sex Differentiation ◽  
Forensic Odontology ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Large Numbers ◽  
Palatal Rugae ◽  
Prone Area ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
The Difference

Indonesia as a disaster-prone area allowed casualty in large numbers and need immediate identification. One way to identify it was the use forensic odontology. Palatal rugae pattern has been suggested as an alternative method in forensic odontology to determine gender in all sorts of ethnic and population. The aim of this study was to know the difference of palatal rugae pattern between males and females in Minang ethnic. This study used descriptive analytics with cross sectional approach. The study sample compromised 122 dental stone casts of Minang ethnic, 61 males and 61 females wih range 15-19 years.  The method rugae identification was based classification of Thomas and Kotze. The data were analyzed by Mann-Whitney test. The most predominant palatal rugae pattern in Minang ethnic are wavy and primary rugae. The Minang males were predominantly wavy, followed by straight, curve, unification, and circular. The Minang females were predominantly wavy, followed by curve, straight, and unification. There was a significant (p<0,05) sex difference in the circular type which was higher in males. Palatal rugae pattern can be used as adjunct to sex differentiation between males and females of ethnic Minang in forensic odontology. Key words : Forensic odontology, analysis of rugae palatal, gender, Minang ethnic

scholarly journals PERBEDAAN BENTUK DAN UKURAN RUGAE PALATINA ANTARA MAMAK DAN KAMANAKAN LAKI-LAKI SUKU MINANGKABAU DI WILAYAH LUHAK NAN TIGO

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-19
Author(s):  
Ovy Prima Damara ◽  
Nila Kasuma ◽  
Eni Rahmi
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Forensic Odontology ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Victim Identification ◽  
Internal Position ◽  
Palatal Rugae ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Shape And Size

Forensic odontology in dentistry is used to identify victims. Several methods can be used, such as rugoscopy. Rugoscopy is a victim identification method by evaluating the palatal rugae. Rugoscopy is very advantageous due to its low cost, fast results and practical nature. Palatal rugae is protected from trauma and high temperature due to its internal position in the oral cavity. Palatal rugae is an individualistic structure, though it bears several resemblance with the hereditary pattern due to the polygenic mechanism. The purpose of this research is to determine the difference of palatal rugae shape and size between uncle and nephew in Minangkabau ethnics. This study is an analytical observational study with a cross sectional approach. A total of 78 pairs of uncle and nephew of the Minangkabau ethnicity in Luhak Nan Tigo. Palatal rugae is classified using the Thomaz and Khutze classification. Data were analyzed by using Mann Whitney non-parametric statistical analysis. Data analysis show the palatal rugae shape of uncle and nephew from the Minangkabau ethnicity is dominated by a wavy shape, followed by curvy, straight, unified and circular shapes. The palatal rugae size of uncle and naphew from the Minangkabau ethnicity is dominated by primary size, followed by secondary and fragmenter size. Mann Whitney analysis revealed no significant difference of palatal rugae shape and size between uncle and nephew in Minangkabau ethnics (p>0,05), though there is a significant difference in the unified shape (p<0,05). Palatal rugae shape and size have a similar pattern with hereditery patterns, though not identical. Palatal rugae may be used as a secondary method of victim identification Keywords : Rugoscopy, palatal rugae, uncle and nephew

scholarly journals Quantitative electroencephalography as a tool for objective neurophysiological seizure diagnosis: A retrospective study

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Rajesh Kumar ◽  
Tribhuwan Kumar ◽  
Kamlesh Jha ◽  
Yogesh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Energy Level ◽  
Matched Control ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Quantitative Electroencephalography ◽  
Beta Band ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Electrical Activities

Objectives: Seizure is the fourth most common neurological disorder in the world; it affects all age groups with equal possibility of occurrence in both males and females. Many antiepileptic drugs are available today, but its diagnosis is challenging. The present study attempted to see if seizure activities could be predicted by analyzing the pre-seizure electrical activities. The prediction may help in taking preventive measures appropriately beforehand in the individuals with seizure proneness. Material and Methods: We selected 11 generalized seizure patients and 19 control patients out of total 115 patients referred for electro-diagnostics for various reasons. EEG of the subjects recorded, segmented as per protocol, and analyzed using MATLAB and EEGLAB tools. Results: The mean energy level in alpha and beta band of the study subject was significantly lower (P = 0.04 and 0.004, respectively) as compared to the age matched control subjects. Theta and delta bands did not show any significant difference between the groups. The difference between the pre- and post-electrical seizure energy and entropy was statistically insignificant. Conclusion: The study shows that the energy level remains low in the seizure patients in the alpha and beta bands. This further goes down when electrophysiological seizure activities starts. The randomness or entropy does not alter significantly among the seizure subjects in comparison to non-seizure subjects.

scholarly journals Arch Length and Palatal Rugae: An Adjunct in Gender Discrimination

2019 ◽  
Vol 07 (03) ◽  
pp. 110-113
Author(s):  
Sanjay Mittal ◽  
Pooja Vyas ◽  
Mandeep Bhullar ◽  
Divya Singla ◽  
Isha Aggarwal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Discrimination ◽  
Human Population ◽  
Forensic Odontology ◽  
Additional Method ◽  
Gender Differentiation ◽  
Palatal Rugae ◽  
Pattern Distribution ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Two Parameters ◽  
Male Subjects

Abstract Introduction Palatal rugae or plica palatine are the finger prints of the oral cavity and the arch length varies between males and females. These two parameters constitute an integral part of the anthropometric studies in the realms of dentistry as well as forensic odontology. The aim of this study was to assess whether any relationship existed between the upper arch length and the rugae pattern and whether these two parameters showed any gender differentiation. Materials and Methods The sample consisted of upper and lower study models of 60 subjects (30 males and 30 females). Arch lengths were measured using a brass wire and rugae were traced on the dental casts and assessed by applying the Thomas and Kotze classification (1983). The data collected was subjected to statistical analysis. Results The results showed that the maxillary and mandibular arch length dimensions were higher in males than in females; however, the differences were found to be statistically insignificant. The assessment of rugae pattern showed that the male subjects had a higher number of rugae. The differences in rugae pattern distribution for male and female subjects were found to be statistically significant. Conclusion The palatal rugae pattern and maxillary arch length can be used as an additional method in differentiating gender between human population groups.

scholarly journals Palatal Rugae Pattern in Nepalese Subjects

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dipshikha Bajracharya ◽  
Anisha Vaidya ◽  
Sunaina Thapa ◽  
Sujita Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Population Differentiation ◽  
Forensic Odontology ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Statistical Significant Difference ◽  
Palatal Rugae ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Gender Groups

Objective: To determine the number and pattern of palatal rugae in Nepalese subjects and to find the association of gender with the number and pattern of palatal rugae. Materials & Method: 200 Nepalese subjects comprising of 100 male and 100 female were randomly selected and their maxillary casts were examined for the palatal rugae length applying the classification proposed by Thomas and Kotze and palatal rugae pattern was recorded using the classification given by Kapali. Statistical analysis using Student t-test was applied for comparing the number of palatal rugae between right and left sides. Chi square test was used to find the association between gender and number of rugae as well as the pattern. Result: The study demonstrated that the mean number of primary palatal rugae on left side was predominant, similarly wavy pattern was the most predominant in Nepalese subjects. No statistical significant difference was noticed in the palatal rugae number and pattern between the gender groups. Conclusion: The study found predominant palatal form in Nepalese subjects which might have superior effectiveness in population differentiation and may be used as an effective tool in forensic odontology identification.  

scholarly journals Pregnancies past the estimated date of confinement: labour and delivery outcome

2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 955-960
Author(s):  
M. Al Taani
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section Rate ◽  
Adverse Outcomes ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Delivery Outcome ◽  
Vaginal Deliveries ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
Onset Group ◽  
Spontaneous Onset

To compare labour and delivery outcomes in women undergoing induction and those having spontaneous onset for pregnancies past the estimated date of delivery, a prospective study of 395 singleton, uncomplicated pregnancies was performed. Labour was induced in 175 women. Overall caesarean section rate was 9.4%, with no significant difference between the 2 groups. Overall rate of assisted vaginal deliveries was 7%, higher in the induction group than the spontaneous onset group but the difference was not significant. There was no significant difference in occurrence of intrapartum meconium, nor for maternal morbidity. No neonate needed intubation. No perinatal deaths occurred. Perinatal mortality and morbidity are preventable, and induction of labour before 42 weeks is justifiable to prevent adverse outcomes

scholarly journals Is either arterial or venous antithrombin III level linked to outcome in elderly males versus females with severe sepsis?

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-39
Author(s):  
Nermien N Adly ◽  
Rania M Abou-Hashema
Keyword(s):  
Severe Sepsis ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Sofa Score ◽  
Antithrombin Iii ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Elderly Males ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Failure Assessment ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
The Difference

Objectives: We aimed to study arterial and venous ATIII levels, in elderly males and females with severe sepsis, and their impact upon the patients’ outcomes. Patients and Methods: A cohort study was performed in thirty-nine elderly patients with severe sepsis. Arterial and venous ATIII levels were measured. Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score was calculated.  Results: Both arterial and venous ATIII levels were negatively correlated with age in the whole sample (P=0.004 and .05 consecutively) (r = −0.45 and −0.32 consecutively). There was a significant difference between the arterial and venous ATIII levels in males (P=0.04). In males, SOFA score was positively correlated with arterial ATIII and the difference between arterial and venous ATIII levels (P=0.04 and .05 consecutively). Arterial and venous ATIII were the significant predictors of SOFA score, only in males (P <0.001 and 0.003 consecutively). Conclusion: ATIII level decreased with increasing age. In males, both higher arterial and lower venous ATIII levels were significant predictors of worse organ dysfunction. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v6i1.10795 Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.6(1) 2015 34-39

On the duration of larval and nymphal quiescence in male and female Ixodid ticks

1966 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-106
Author(s):  
B. Feldman-Muhsam ◽  
H. V. Muhsam
Keyword(s):  
Rhipicephalus Sanguineus ◽  
Ixodid Ticks ◽  
The Other ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
The Difference

Differences between sexes in the duration of larval and nymphal quiescence in Ixodid ticks were investigated in Israel in the laboratory. In H. dromedarii Koch the larval quiescence of the male was, on average about 4 hours longer than that of the female, but in Rhipicephalus sanguineus (Latr.) no significant difference was found. In five species a statistically significant difference in the length of nymphal quiescence was found between males and females; in three of them, R. sanguineus, R. secundus Fel.-Muh. and H. dromedarii, that of the male exceeded that of the female by 1/2 to 1 1/2 days and in the other two, H. marginatum Koch and H. excavatum Koch, the opposite was found, the difference being 1·3 and 3·7 days, respectively.

RATING OF THE VALENCE OF TWENTY NEGATIVES IMAGES FROM IAPS BY A SAMPLE OF MOROCCAN NURSE STUDENTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 383-391
Author(s):  
Lahcen Bandadi ◽  
Nadia Chamkal ◽  
Ahmed O. T. Ahami
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Stimulus ◽  
Negative Aspect ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Negative Valence ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Negative Images ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Nurse Students

This study aims to rate twenty negative images from IAPS among a sample nurse students. We compare the mean valences between males and females and between participants from the final semester and participants from the first semester. The comparison of the mean valences values between the current study and the norm mean valence values from IAPS was established. null We tested 100 students from Higher Institute of Nursing Professions and Technics of Health, Rabat, Morocco, were recruited. The panel valence from SAM was cued to evaluate the perceived pleasure and unpleased degree after exposing the different images from IAPS to the participants. The displeasure degree among nurse students from final semester is lower than that of the first semester with a significant difference in sixteen images. Regarding the difference between males and females, the significant difference was observed only in five images. The all images evaluated by participant were perceived as negative (valence <4). Regarding the comparison of the mean valences values between a the current study and the norm mean valence values from IAPS significant differences were observed. Nurse students from the final semester, compared to the first semester students, perceived the negative images assessed as less unpleasant. However, we noted that the all images have kept the negative aspect. These results show that these images can be used as a negative emotional stimulus among this population.

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