Aldinda Putri Moudi¹, Dita Shofwatunisa¹ and Pricillia Priska Sianita K²*

¹Dental Education Study Program, Professor. Dr. Moestopo University, Indonesia
²Department Forensic, Professor. Dr. Moestopo University, Indonesia

*Corresponding Author: Pricillia Priska Sianita K, Department of Orthodontic-Forensic, Professor, Dr. Moestopo University, Indonesia.

Received: January 28, 2025; Published: February 20, 2025

Abstract

Background: The pattern of palatine rugae is an anatomical structure located on the anterior third of the palate posterior to the incisival papillae. Palatine rugae pattern can be used in forensic investigation due to its uniqueness, stability, and resistance to decomposition, including in distinguishing tribes from Proto Malay Sub-Race and Deutro Malay Sub-Race.

Purpose: This study aims to decide the differences in rugae patterns in Proto Malay sub-race and Deutro Malay sub-race aims students FKG UPDM(B).

Methods: The research method used was descriptive analysis with purposive sampling. The research was conducted on Pre-Clinical Students of the Faculty of Dentistry, Prof. Dr. Moestopo University with a total sample of 90 people. Data were obtained by molding alginate printing material and casted with gypsum material (dental stone). The model was photographed, digitized, and traced using iPad software to be observed according to Thomas and Kotze's classification.

Results: The Batak tribe and the Javanese tribe show a different picture of the palatine rugae pattern with the wavy shape in the Batak tribe as the dominant pattern, while the circular as the less dominant pattern. The picture of the palatine rugae pattern in the Javanese tribe shows a curve shape as the dominant pattern, while the circular pattern as the less dominant pattern.

Conclusion: Therefore, the description of the palatine rugae pattern shows that each tribe has a different palatine rugae pattern and makes this examination method can be used as a secondary (complementary) identification method.

Keywords: Forensic Odontology; Palatine Rugae Pattern; Deutro Malay Sub Race; Proto Malay Sub Race

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Citation

Citation: Pricillia Priska Sianita K., et al. “Differences in Palatine Rugae Patterns in Proto Malay Sub-Race and Deutro Malay Sub-Race (Study on Batak and Javanese Tribes)". Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 9.3 (2025): 44-47.

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