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Cleft Surgery and Palate Repair

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At what age is palate repair usually undertaken?

Between 1-2 years

Between 3-6 months

After 2 years

Between 9-12 months (correct)

What is the main problem in velopharyngeal insufficiency?

Overmobility of the soft palate

Lack of mobility in the soft palate due to scarring (correct)

Inadequate length of the palate

Underdevelopment of the posterior pharyngeal wall

What is a symptom of velopharyngeal insufficiency?

Hyper-articulation

Oral escape on pressure consonants

Delayed speech development

Nasal escape on pressure consonants (correct)

What is the purpose of palate repair?

To improve feeding and speech development Signup and view all the answers

Why is the timing of palate repair crucial?

Because it affects the development of the maxilla Signup and view all the answers

Who monitors speech development after palate repair?

A speech and language therapist Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of pharyngoplasty in treating velopharyngeal insufficiency?

To reduce hypernasality by narrowing the velopharyngeal space Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to monitor children with cleft palate for otitis media?

To reduce the risk of hearing loss Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended age for surgical intervention for velopharyngeal insufficiency?

Around the age of 4 Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of dental care for children with cleft palate?

Establishing good oral hygiene and providing dietary advice Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the narrowing of the velopharyngeal space to reduce hypernasality?

Pharyngoplasty Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of tympanostomy tubes in managing otitis media?

To improve hearing by draining the middle ear Signup and view all the answers

What type of treatment is usually indicated for cases with severely rotated teeth and posterior crossbites?

Orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances Signup and view all the answers

What is a common aesthetic issue in young adults with a cleft lip?

Collapsed alar base on the side of the cleft repair Signup and view all the answers

When is revision of surgical scarring associated with primary lip repair usually carried out?

Following the completion of definitive orthodontic treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of primary cleft rhinoplasty?

To achieve nasal tip correction Signup and view all the answers

What is a common requirement for correcting severely rotated teeth and posterior crossbites?

Long-term retention Signup and view all the answers

At what stage is nasal tip correction and revision of surgical scarring usually undertaken?

In the late teenage years, following completion of definitive orthodontic treatment Signup and view all the answers