Cleft Lip And Palate Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most commonly missing tooth in a patient with CLP?
A
Upper lateral incisors incisor
2
Q
What is the incidence of cleft?
A
1 in 700 live births
3
Q
What is the cause of cleft?
A
It’s not known - it could be genetics or use of certain drugs
4
Q
What age does the palatal shelf close?
A
6-8 weeks in utero (IU)
5
Q
What abnormalities can occur due to cleft?
A
Hypodontia
Supernumeraries
6
Q
What does go patients have lip sugrery?
A
3 months
7
Q
What ages to patients have palate surgery?
A
1 year
8
Q
What age to patients have alveolar bone grafting?
A
7-8 years
