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Palatine Rugae Dr. Mahmoud Saeed Palatine Rugae Anatomical folds or wrinkles located on the anterior third of the palate behind the incisive papilla. Its number on each side varies between three and five. It does not extend posteriorly beyond the anterior half of the hard palate, and it never cro...

Palatine Rugae Dr. Mahmoud Saeed Palatine Rugae Anatomical folds or wrinkles located on the anterior third of the palate behind the incisive papilla. Its number on each side varies between three and five. It does not extend posteriorly beyond the anterior half of the hard palate, and it never cross the midline. The anterior rugae usually are more prominent than the posterior rugae. Palatine Rugae shape  Palatine Rugae characteristics Stable during the growth Unique to each patient  Palatine Rugae significance Stable during the growth The maximum mean change in distance It serves as suitable between the rugae in the reference points anteroposterior plane was 0.41 mm. which necessary for cast analysis Show stability following orthodontic treatment.  Palatine Rugae significance Unique to each patient Forensic identification  Palatine Rugae significance Unique to each patient The rugae pattern is as unique to a human as are his or her fingerprints, and it retains its shape throughout life. The anatomical position of the rugae inside the mouth surrounded by cheeks, lips, tongue, buccal pad of fat, teeth, and bone keeps them well protected from trauma and high temperatures.  Palatine Rugae significance Palatine rugae in speech and palatal prostheses. Palatography Determine the contact position of the tongue relative to the palate in the production of specific sounds (S & Sh).  Palatine Rugae significance Palatine rugae in speech and palatal prostheses. The lack of texture on the palatal portion of a complete denture alters proper articulation between tongue & palate. One solution is to add palatine rugae to complete denture.  Palatine Rugae significance Palatine rugae in speech and palatal prostheses. One solution is to add palatine rugae to complete denture.