ASSOCIATION BETWEEN PALATAL RUGAE PATTERN AND DENTAL CARIES AMONG THE GENERAL POPULATION: A CROSS‑SECTIONAL STUDY
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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.56501/intjforensicodontol.v7i2.575Keywords:
Dental caries, rugae pattern, rugoscopyAbstract
Background:
Palatal rugae appear in the 3rd month of intrauterine life around six different types of rugae patterns have been recognized at present, which might have a potential implication in human identification.
Aim:
The aim of this study is to determine the association between dental caries and palatal rugae pattern among the general population.
Materials and Methodology:
A cross‑sectional study was conducted among n = 230, out patients reporting to Asan Memorial Dental College and Hospital. Palatal rugae identification was done using photographs. Canon EoS 60D digital single‑lens reflex camera with a 100 mm macro lens was used along with retractors and dental mirrors for identification of the rugae pattern and decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT) scoring was done for recording dental caries.
Results:
The number of rugae varies across gender (P < 0.05) and caries‑free individuals had higher number of rugae than individuals with DMFT >1 (P < 0.05 – statistically significant).
Conclusion :
Rugoscopy can be used as a screening method to provide adequate preventive treatment by showing the higher risk of caries detection.
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