Types
How many classes of clefts are there
7
Is fluoride recommended more frequently or less frequently for patients who have had a cleft lip/palate
more frequently
At what age is surgical treatment usually done
3-5 months old
how many people are affected by cleft palate/lip every years
1 in 700
What are the two categories of complete cleft palates
unilateral and bilater
what are the most common bite abnormalities seen
cross bites and partial open bites
what is done to restore the shape of the bone for the future teeth movement and prosthetic restoration
bone grafting
who is more likely to be affected by cleft palate: men or women?
men
What class of cleft involves just the soft palate
class III
what tooth is most commonly missing
maxillary lateral incisors
Who is the first to start care
pediatrician
what re some environmental factors that can cause cleft palate/lip
maternal illness, maternal alcohol use, folic acid deficiency