Normal and Cleft PalateNormal palateThe roof of the mouth is known as the palate. The hard palate is in
the front, closer to the teeth. The soft palate is in the back, toward the
throat. Examples of cleft palateIn cleft palate, the roof of the mouth (palate) has an opening
(cleft) that may go through to the nasal cavity. This birth defect is corrected
with one or more surgeries. Illustrations copyright 2001 by Nucleus
Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.
http://www.nucleusinc.com ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerJohn Pope, MD - Pediatrics
Specialist Medical ReviewerAdam David Schaffner, MD, FACS - Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngology Current as of:
May 4, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
John Pope, MD - Pediatrics & Adam David Schaffner, MD, FACS - Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngology |
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