Cleft lip and palate Flashcards
what does the primary palate include?
lip, alveolus and the palate anterior to the incisive foramen
what does the secondary palate include?
soft and hard palate posterior to the incisive foramen
clefts of the primary palate can be what?(classifications)
unilateral, compete, incomplete, bilateral
clefts of the secndary palate can be what?
complete, incomplete, submucous
what is the aetiology of CLP?
- isolated
- part of a syndrome
- genetic
- enviromental
what enviromental factors can cause CLP?
- maternal alcohol
- smoking
- anticonvulsant drugs
- folic acid deficiency
- steroid therapy
how is the palate formed?
from the palatal processes of the maxillary process around 6-11th week i.u
what problems can CLP cause?
- feeding
- hearing
- speech
- emotional
- dental anomalies
why might CLP cause problems with feeding?
cannot create adewuate negative intra-oral pressure
why might CLP cause problems with hearing?
problems with middle ear ventilation of Eustachian tube
why might there be speech problems with CLP?
soft palate unable to make contact with pharynx
what emotional problems may be caused with CLP?
low self esteem, poor body image, behavioural problems, increased risk of self-harm and suicide
