Cleft Palate Flashcards
what is hypoplasia
quantitative defect resulting in reduced thickness of enamel
what are four major dental related abnormalities children with cleft palate are more susceptible to
hypodontia
supernumerary
enamel defects
shape and size anomalies
what is hypomineralisation
qualitative defect resulting in weakened enamel
what is the most common tooth to be missing in hypodontia
maxillary lateral incisors
where are supernumerary teeth most common to find in children with cleft palates
distal to the cleft area
what is the most common tooth to be a supernumerary
maxillary lateral incisors
when is cleft lip surgery usually performed
3-6 months
when is cleft palate surgery usually performed
6-12 months
what other multidisciplinary treatment may a child with cleft palate require
speech and language therapy
grommets or hearing aids
orthodontic treatment
what question should you ask in medical history if a patient presents with cleft palate
associated syndromes
who are the association that support families with children with cleft lip/ palate
CLAPA
