Identification of individuals using palatal rugae: Computerized method
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Palatal Rugae – Another Forensic Tool?
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences
سال: 2010
ISSN: 0975-1475
DOI: 10.4103/0975-1475.81288