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Cleft Palate and Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

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During what phase of orthodontic treatment can some alignment of the maxillary incisors be achieved?

Retention phase

Space closure phase

Bone grafting phase

Expansion phase (correct)

What is often used to achieve expansion in orthodontic treatment for children with cleft palates?

A quadhelix appliance (correct)

A palatal arch

A simple fixed appliance

A bone graft

What is a concern when aligning teeth during the expansion phase?

Moving teeth into the bone graft site

Moving teeth into the palate

Moving teeth into the maxilla

Moving teeth into the cleft site where there is no bone (correct)

What is the benefit of alveolar bone grafting in children with cleft palates?

It facilitates tooth movement and space closure Signup and view all the answers

At what age is the growth in the width and length of the anterior maxilla essentially complete?

8 years of age Signup and view all the answers

What does not appear to be affected by alveolar bone grafting?

Vertical development of the maxilla Signup and view all the answers

What is decided once the permanent dentition is established?

The need for a combination of orthodontics and orthognathic surgery Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of orthodontic treatment in children with cleft palates?

To correct any malocclusion Signup and view all the answers

What is used to facilitate tooth movement and space closure?

Cancellous bone grafted into the cleft Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of alveolar bone grafting in children with cleft palates?

It allows for teeth to erupt into the cleft site Signup and view all the answers