High-Arched Palate
April 17th, 2019
Overview
Look For
- Inspect and palpate the palate for elevation of the floor of the nasal fossa.
Causes of High-Arched Palate
- Hereditary disorders - most commonly Marfan's syndrome.
- Congenital defects
Note
- Vitamin D deficiency causes a pseudo- high arch, due to hypoplasia of the alveolar and palatine processes.
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