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Definition of 'Palate'

The structure that forms the roof of the mouth. It consists of the anterior hard palate (PALATE, HARD) and the posterior soft palate (PALATE, SOFT).

Common names: Palate; Palates; Incisive Papilla; Incisive Papillas; Papilla, Incisive; Papillas, Incisive

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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Efficiency of a skeletonized distal jet appliance supported by miniscrew anchorage for noncompliance maxillary molar distalization.

29 Sep 2009 INTRODUCTION: Conventional anchorage appliances rely exclusively on intraoral anchorage for noncompliance molar distalization. The partial coverage of the palate, in particular, often results in compromised oral hygiene. An innovative alternative ... Read more...


Effect of timing on the outcomes of 1-phase nonextraction therapy of Class II malocclusion.

29 Sep 2009 INTRODUCTION: The aim of this cephalometric study was to evaluate the role of timing in relation to skeletal maturity on the outcomes of nonextraction comprehensive Class II therapy. METHODS: Three samples of patients with Class II Division 1 ... Read more...


Long-term effects of orthodontic therapy on the maxillary dental arch and nasal cavity.

29 Sep 2009 INTRODUCTION: Rapid maxillary expansion (RME) can enlarge the maxillary dental arch while increasing nasal cavity volume and nasal valve area, and decreasing upper airway resistance over time. However, the long-term effects of RME on arch morphology ... Read more...

 

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Definition: The structure that forms the roof of the mouth. It consists of the anterior hard palate (PALATE, HARD) and the posterior soft palate (PALATE, SOFT).

Descriptor UI: D010159

Alternative terms: Palate; Palates; Incisive Papilla; Incisive Papillas; Papilla, Incisive; Papillas, Incisive;

Allowable Qualifiers: abnormalities; anatomy & histology; blood supply; cytology; drug effects; embryology; enzymology; growth & development; immunology; injuries; innervation; metabolism; microbiology; parasitology; pathology; physiology; physiopathology; radiation effects; radiography; radionuclide imaging; secretion; surgery; ultrastructure; ultrasonography; chemistry; virology;

Tree Number: A14.521.658; A14.549.617;

Technical Notes: X ref INCISIVE PAPILLA, a projection on the palate posterior to the central incisors: do not add INCISOR; PALATE, HARD and PALATE, SOFT are also available

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