The palatine rugae have interested orthodontists not only because of their typical pattern of orientation but also because of their usefulness as a reference landmark in various dental treatment modalities. The pattern of orientation is formed by the 12th to 14th weeks of prenatal life and remains stable until the oral mucosa degenerates after death. The palatine rugae possess unique characteri...

INTRODUCTION: Palatal rugae are asymmetrical irregular elevations of dense connective tissues located on the anterior third palate extending either side mid palatine raphae, behind incisive papilla. rugoscopy is defined as study palatal patterns. The uniqueness suggests their important role in personal identification and they well protected by lips, buccal pad fat teeth. They considered to be s...