Cleft Lip and Palate

Question 1

X in every 1,000 babies have cleft lip and palate ?

Answer 1

1 in 1,000

Question 2

What problems can patients with cleft palate have?

Answer 2

• Feeding: orthodontic devices may be helpful
• Speech: with speech therapy 75% of children develop normal speech
• Increased risk of otitis media for cleft palate babies

Question 3

Which is repaired earlier, cleft lip or cleft palate?

Answer 3

Cleft lip

Question 4

At what age are cleft palates typically repaired?

Answer 4

6-12 months.