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Decomposed corpses

Evaluation of the Role of Palatal Rugae Application as a Tool for Sex Identification in the Saudi Population

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DOI: 
10.7727/wimjopen.2015.552
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28–31
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Unknown person’s identification has always been a major challenge for forensic experts, especially when dealing with decomposed and mutilated corpses. Forensic odontology has proven that palatal rugae are preserved in such conditions and can be used for personal identification and sex determination.

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January 4, 2016
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