Cleft Palate

Question 1

what is hypoplasia

Answer 1

quantitative defect resulting in reduced thickness of enamel

Question 1

what are four major dental related abnormalities children with cleft palate are more susceptible to

Answer 1

hypodontia
supernumerary
enamel defects
shape and size anomalies

Question 2

what is hypomineralisation

Answer 2

qualitative defect resulting in weakened enamel

Question 3

what is the most common tooth to be missing in hypodontia

Answer 3

maxillary lateral incisors

Question 4

where are supernumerary teeth most common to find in children with cleft palates

Answer 4

distal to the cleft area

Question 5

what is the most common tooth to be a supernumerary

Answer 5

maxillary lateral incisors

Question 6

when is cleft lip surgery usually performed

Answer 6

3-6 months

Question 7

when is cleft palate surgery usually performed

Answer 7

6-12 months

Question 8

what other multidisciplinary treatment may a child with cleft palate require

Answer 8

speech and language therapy
grommets or hearing aids
orthodontic treatment

Question 9

what question should you ask in medical history if a patient presents with cleft palate

Answer 9

associated syndromes

Question 10

who are the association that support families with children with cleft lip/ palate

Answer 10

CLAPA