Fig. 6

The comparison of 3D palatal morphology in skeletal Class III subjects in various vertical patterns. Deviation within 0.25 mm marked in green, ≥2.50 mm marked in red, ≤ -2.50 mm marked in dark blue. Red circle represents markedly positive deviation, while blue circle represents markedly negative deviation. a-f, The deviation pattern in male. g-l, The deviation pattern in female. a, b, g and h, Positive deviation means palate of Class III-hype subjects was larger than Class III-norm subjects, while negative deviation means palate of Class III-hype subjects was smaller than Class III-norm subjects. c, d, i and j, Positive deviation means palate of Class III-hype subjects was larger than Class III-hypo subjects, while negative deviation means palate of Class III-hype subjects was smaller than Class III-hypo subjects. e, f, k and l, Positive deviation means palate of Class III-norm subjects was larger than Class III-hypo subjects, while negative deviation means palate of Class III-norm subjects was smaller than Class III-hypo subjects