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| Term | palatal bar |
| Pronunciation | PAL-uh-tul ... |
| Variations | posterior palatal bar |
| See also | palatal, palatal strap, palatal plate, full palatal plate, horseshoe, closed horseshoe |
| Definition | 1. A major connector crossing the hard palate to connect the right and left sides of a partial denture in the posterior region. It is rarely used alone, being most suitable for short tooth-supported flanges or in conjunction with another major connector. 2. In orthodontics, an appliance with a bar or wire connecting teeth on opposite sides of the palate, often used as a palatal expander. |
palatal bar
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