Variations of palatal dimensions in patients with Down's syndrome.
Palatal dimensions (width, depth, and height) of 40 patients with Down's syndrome were compared to 44 control patients. The height was measured with a specially designed palatal-height gauge. The palatal dimensions of patients with Down's syndrome were narrower in width, shorter in depth, and lower in height.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002508:Cephalometry; D004314:Down Syndrome / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010159:Palate / Q000473:pathology*