Cleft lip and palate

Question 1

What is the LAHSHAL classification of this?

Answer 1

LAHS..

Question 2

What is this?

Answer 2

Unilateral cleft lip

Question 3

What is this?

Answer 3

Bilateral cleft lip

Question 4

What is this?

Answer 4

Unilateral cleft lip and palate

Question 5

What is this?

Answer 5

Bilateral cleft lip and palate

Question 6

What is this ?

Answer 6

Cleft palate

Question 7

Incidence of CLP?

Answer 7

• more common in boys
• in 20-21 898 Births

Question 8

4 genetic factors in the aetiology of CLP?

Answer 8

• Syndromes
• Family history
• Sex ratio
• Ethnic distribution

Question 9

4 environmental factors contibuting to the aetiologu of CLP?

Answer 9

• Social deprivation
• Smoking and alcohol
• Anti-epileptics
• Multi-vitamins

Question 10

What legislation was taken regrding smoking because of CLP?

Answer 10

• Smoke-free legislation due to the impact of direct or indirect smoking on CLP

Question 11

Describe the patient journey of the treatment of UCLP?

Answer 11

3 months - lip closure
6-12 months - palate closure
8-10 years - alveolar bone graft
12-15 years - definitive orthodontics
18-20 years - Surgery

Question 12

5 dental implications of UCLP?

Answer 12

• Missing teeth
• Impacted teeth
• Crowding
• Caries
• Growth

Question 13

7 people involved in the UCLP treatment team?

Answer 13

• Paediatric dentist
• Dental therapist
• Oral surgeon
• General dentist
• Restorative dentist
• Orthodontic therapist
• Orthodontist