Disorders Flashcards
lack of fusion of orofacial structures
Cleft
In typical development, fusion of primary + secondary palate occurs during ______
First Trimester
Lips, alveolus, & hard palate (anterior to incisive foramen)
Primary palate
Hard & soft palate (posterior to incisive foramen)
Secondary palate
Cleft lip OR palate
Isolated
Cleft lip AND palate
Combination
Left OR right sided cleft
Unilateral
Left AND right sided cleft
Bilateral
Entire length of palate (cleft extends into nose)
Complete
Cleft does not extend into nose
Incomplete
Visibly open cleft; can be observed in intra-oral inspection
Overt Palatal Cleft
Cleft is covered by mucous membrane that lines roof of mouth
Submucous Cleft
Most common cleft
complete combination cleft
Least common cleft
Isolated cleft of lip or palate
Males tend to have
cleft lip and palate