Cleft Lip And Palate - 2.3 PDF
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University of Plymouth
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This document discusses cleft lip and palate, a comprehensive overview of the condition. It explores developmental stages, different types, causes, epidemiology, management, and surgical interventions. The document also briefly touches upon dental and orthodontic implications related to the condition.
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**[Cleft lip and palate - 2.3]** Development - week 6-12 of gestation  **Types:** - - -  **Causes of cleft lip and palate** Multifactorial, aetiology - - - - - - - - - **Epidemiology** - - - - - - - - Mic...
**[Cleft lip and palate - 2.3]** Development - week 6-12 of gestation  **Types:** - - -  **Causes of cleft lip and palate** Multifactorial, aetiology - - - - - - - - - **Epidemiology** - - - - - - - - Microform cleft = dent in lip and scar from lip to nostril. Muscle tissue may be affected and need surgery Submucosus cleft palate = midline deficiency or lack of muscular tissue. Often ass with bifid or cleft uvula - - **Problems of cleft lip and palate** - - - - - Dental problems Local - - - - - - Orthodontic issues - - - **Prenatal diagnosis** - - **Management** Birth - - 10 weeks - 3 months - 1-3 years - - - - - 3-6 years - 8-9 years - - 10 years - 12-14 years - 17-20 - - **Surgery** - Primary repair surgery when.... 10 lbs Haemoglobin of at least 10g WBC count of no more than 10,000 At least 10 weeks old Orthognathic surgery - - - - -
