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SESSION 5: RUGAE PATTERN ANALYSIS AND REPORT WRITING

The fifth scientific session of the two-part online workshop on Forensic Odontology

was a demonstration session on analyzing rugae patterns and report writing in cases

involving rugae patterns. The resource person for the session was Dr. Akhil S.Shetty,

Oral Pathologist and Forensic Odontologist.

Following the briefing on palatal rugae and the methods to record and trace the rugae

patterns in the previous session, Dr. Akhil explained the types of palatal rugae found

in the maxillary arch based on their shape, unification, and direction. He discussed the

occurrence of specific types of rugae patterns depending on the topography and sexes

of individuals. The use of detailed images and practice questions helped the partici-

pants comprehend the concept.

The next part of the session focused on the aspect of report writing after analyzing the

rugae patterns.

Dr. Akhil guided the participants on how to prepare reports following the analysis of

rugae patterns. He elaborated on the importance of preparing an organized report to

explain the findings after the analysis.

The participants were also provided with practice questions to polish their skills in

preparing such reports.

Towards the end of the session, Dr. Akhil briefed upon edentulous cast and dentures.

He concluded the session by acknowledging the relevance of rugae pattern analysis in

the domain of Forensic Science.

SESSION 6: LIP PRINTS - BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF LIP PRINTS,

ANALYSIS AND REPORT WRITING

The resource person for this session was Dr. Shrivya Saloni Mahaveeran Pedodontist,

Yenepoya University, Mangalore, Karnataka. She introduced cheiloscopy, which is the

study of lip prints and then proceeded with the history of cheiloscopy, how it is used

and sources of lip prints in a crime scene. Topics such as identification features, topo-

graphic division, position, shape and measurements of length and width of lips were

also covered. The participants thereafter learnt to classify and analyse lip prints and

also the method used to collect and record the lip prints. She also touched upon the

lip characteristics according to gender, ethnic race and also discussed the various stud-

ies done in the field. The session continued with the introduction on report writing

and after which the participants were given exercises regarding the classification and

identification of shapes. Towards the end of the session, Dr Shrivya talked about how

cheiloscopy proved to be emerging as a promising field in forensic odontology and con-

cluded by answering the queries of the participants.