Cleft lip and palate Flashcards
Prevalence?
Most common craniofacial abnormality – 1 in 700 births (approx)
*Approx 30 cases born per year in N.I.
Different presentations of cleft lip palate?
Lip only
*Palate only
*Complete unilateral
*Complete bilateral
*Submucous cleft (bifid uvula + nasal speech
Cleft Lip & Palate: Anatomical Aspects-
what problems does the patient have due to CLP
Presentation related to abnormal embryology
*Dental problems (alveolus)
*Orthodontic problems
*Speech problems (soft palate)
*Appearance (lip, facial growth)
Presentation related to abnormal embryology
what structures does cleft lip palate affect?
surgery can?…
Can affect lip, alveolar process, hard palate, soft palate
*Surgery can (partially) correct disrupted anatomy
Dental problems (alveolus)
Missing teeth and supernumerary (extra) teeth- due to disruption of the dental lamina
Orthodontic problems
(alveolus, hard palate)
Problems with facial growth
dont need to know the weeks skip past all this section Development of the face key stages occur between weeks
7 and 10
Lateral nasal prominence in week 7 turns into what by week 10
Nasolacrimal groove
Medial nasal prominence in week 7 turns to what by week 10
Philtrum
What is the intermaxillary segment and what components are there
Deep part of medial nasal prominences
Labial component
Upper jaw component
Palatal component
Key embryological features week 6 and week 7
Nasal septum
Nasal chamber
Primary palate
Palatine shelf
Tongue
Week 10 what has developed
Nasal conchae
Fused palatine shelves
Incisive foramen
Uvula
Cleft palate diagnostic aid
Pre natal ultrasonic scanning
Problems for CLP patients immediate?
Feeding
*Speech development
*Effects of surgery (growth/hearing)
*Dental
Problems for CLP patients long term?
Acceptance by peers
*Multiple hospital visits
*20 alveolar cleft
*May need jaw surgery
*Will need orthodontic treatment