Failure of the tongue to exert sufficient superior force on the hard palate and upper dental arch during swallow will result in
A) collapse of the upper dental arch.
B) highly vaulted hard palate.
C) cleft palate.
D) a & b
E) a, b, & c

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The tongue's pressure against the hard palate and dental arch is crucial for maintaining their shape. Insufficient force can lead to a collapse of the upper dental arch and a highly vaulted hard palate, but not a cleft palate, which is a congenital condition.

Failure of the Tongue to Exert Sufficient Superior Force on the Hard