Palate, Hard, Short

Definition:

Objective: Distance between the labial point of the incisive papilla to the midline junction of the hard and soft palate more than 2 SD below the mean

Subjective: apparently decreased length of the hard palate

Comments:

Objective measurement of the hard palate requires special instrumentation [Hall et al., [2006]]. A short hard palate may be associated with velopharyngeal incompetence.

Replaces:

• Short Palate
• Hypoplastic Palate

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