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Which craniofacial malformation is the most common?
Which craniofacial malformation is the most common?
What causes a cleft lip?
What causes a cleft lip?
In severe clefts, how is the nostril on the affected side typically positioned?
In severe clefts, how is the nostril on the affected side typically positioned?
What occurs when primary and secondary palatine plates fail to fuse during embryonic development?
What occurs when primary and secondary palatine plates fail to fuse during embryonic development?
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What is a common dental anomaly associated with clefts?
What is a common dental anomaly associated with clefts?
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What is a major concern in the nursing management of an infant with cleft lip?
What is a major concern in the nursing management of an infant with cleft lip?
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When can cleft palate repair be done?
When can cleft palate repair be done?
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What is a reason for preferring cleft palate repair at 9 to 18 months of age?
What is a reason for preferring cleft palate repair at 9 to 18 months of age?
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Why should children who have undergone cleft palate repair avoid putting anything in their mouth postoperatively?
Why should children who have undergone cleft palate repair avoid putting anything in their mouth postoperatively?
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What environmental factor is suspected to contribute to the development of cleft lip and palate?
What environmental factor is suspected to contribute to the development of cleft lip and palate?
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