Cleft Lip/Palate

Question 1

what is a cleft lip

Answer 1

indentation to fissure. maxillary and nasal structure do not fuse

Question 2

is it uni or bilateral

Answer 2

can be both

Question 3

odds of getting one

Answer 3

1-700

Question 4

what is a cleft lip due to ?

Answer 4

due to a teratogen (any factor affecting gestation)

Question 5

what gestation period

Answer 5

5-8 weeks

Question 6

what is a cleft palate

Answer 6

incomplete fusion of palatine structures

Question 7

what gestations does this occur

Answer 7

weeks 9-12

Question 8

due to?

Answer 8

strong link to smoking while pregnant

Question 9

what is the occurrence rate

Answer 9

1-2000

Question 10

how do you treat a cleft palate

Answer 10

surgery