palatal arch

palatal arch
the arch formed by the roof of the mouth from the teeth on one side of the maxilla to the teeth on the other or, if the teeth are missing, from the residual dental arch on one side to that on the other. Called also maxillary a., palatomaxillary a., and oral a.

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