| Term | full palatal plate |
| Pronunciation | ... PAL-uh-tul ... |
| Variations | complete palatal coverage, full palatal coverage, full palatal strap |
| See also | palatal strap, palatal plate, palatal bar, horseshoe, closed horseshoe |
| Definition | A major connector that covers the entire hard palate and optionally includes a lingual plate for indirect retention. |
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