Prosthodontic Rehabilitation of a Residual Post-surgical Cleft Defect.
Cureus
; 15(5): e38364, 2023 May.
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ABSTRACT
Cleft lip/palate is a common birth defect globally, and the impact of this condition on the dental health of affected individuals can be profound. During intricate rehabilitation of cleft lip and palate patients, the final phase is achieved with definitive prosthodontic treatment. Prosthodontic rehabilitation is often necessary due to missing teeth and the alveolar ridge, malocclusion, residual defects, and the discrepancy between maxillary and mandibular arches. This article presents a case report of a young female patient with residual post-surgical cleft palatal defect having a mobile anterior segment with missing lateral incisors rehabilitated by a cast partial denture. The prosthesis utilized provided improvements in the patient's speech and esthetics but at a low level of cost and ongoing maintenance.
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Cureus
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2023
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