Table 2.
Palatal rugae patterns (gender-wise distribution)
| Patterns | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Curved | 54 | 46 |
| Wavy | 67 | 33 |
| Straight | 78 | 22 |
| Circular | 25 | 75 |
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