Abstract:

Objective  To study the morphology of the soft palate in normal humans with digital radiography and to provide the references for therapy of the cleft. Methods  106 normal people were involved. The morphology of the soft palate was observed with digital cephalometry. Results  All static images of soft palate could be divided into six types：Shuttle-shaped, crescent-shaped, strip-shaped, S-shaped, hamulus-shaped and anomalous shaped. The dynamic image was knee-shaped. Conclusion  The morphology of the soft palate is varied.

Key words:  soft palate, digital radiography, cephalometry, morphology