Differentiation between palatal rugae patterns of twins by means of the Briñón method and an improved technique

Abstract Palatal rugae patterns are anatomic structures considered unique to each person. Monozygotic twins present similarities, however, Rugoscopy in particular, may contribute to their individualization for forensic purposes. The aims of this study were: to study the palatal rugae classifications...

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Main Authors: Lara Maria HERRERA, Raíssa Ananda Paim STRAPASSON, Luiz Eugênio Nigro MAZZILLI, Rodolfo Francisco Haltenhoff MELANI
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa Odontológica 2017-03-01
Series:Brazilian Oral Research
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1806-83242017000100219&lng=en&tlng=en