18 Questions
At what age is palate repair usually undertaken?
Between 9-12 months
What is the main problem in velopharyngeal insufficiency?
Lack of mobility in the soft palate due to scarring
What is a symptom of velopharyngeal insufficiency?
Nasal escape on pressure consonants
What is the purpose of palate repair?
To improve feeding and speech development
Why is the timing of palate repair crucial?
Because it affects the development of the maxilla
Who monitors speech development after palate repair?
A speech and language therapist
What is the primary goal of pharyngoplasty in treating velopharyngeal insufficiency?
To reduce hypernasality by narrowing the velopharyngeal space
Why is it important to monitor children with cleft palate for otitis media?
To reduce the risk of hearing loss
What is the recommended age for surgical intervention for velopharyngeal insufficiency?
Around the age of 4
What is an important aspect of dental care for children with cleft palate?
Establishing good oral hygiene and providing dietary advice
What is the term for the narrowing of the velopharyngeal space to reduce hypernasality?
Pharyngoplasty
What is the purpose of tympanostomy tubes in managing otitis media?
To improve hearing by draining the middle ear
What type of treatment is usually indicated for cases with severely rotated teeth and posterior crossbites?
Orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances
What is a common aesthetic issue in young adults with a cleft lip?
Collapsed alar base on the side of the cleft repair
When is revision of surgical scarring associated with primary lip repair usually carried out?
Following the completion of definitive orthodontic treatment
What is the primary goal of primary cleft rhinoplasty?
To achieve nasal tip correction
What is a common requirement for correcting severely rotated teeth and posterior crossbites?
Long-term retention
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
Learn about the advantages and considerations of cleft surgery and palate repair in neonates and paediatric patients. Explore the timing of palate repair and its impact on feeding, speech development, and maxillary growth.
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