Palate, High

Definition:

Objective: Height of the palate more than 2 SD above the mean

Subjective: Palatal height at the level of the first permanent molar more than twice the height of the teeth

Comments:

The measuring device for this assessment is described in Hall et al. [2006]. A high palate is often associated with a narrow palate. However, a narrow palate can easily give a false appearance of a high palate. Height and width of the palate should be assessed and coded separately. We do not recommend the subjective determination because this term can be overused and applied inaccurately.

Synonyms:

• High, Arched Palate

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