Publication: A Multidisciplinary Approach in Treating a Patient with Unilateral Cleft Alveolus
Date
2013
Authors
Das, D
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Any type of aesthetic correction in dental practice is always a challenging task,
especially when it is complicated with cleft lip and alveolus. Careful examination
and correct decision making at early stage of treatment and multi disciplinary
approach is always necessary for long term success.
This paper described a multidisciplinary approach in managing a 19-year-
old female patient with unilateral cleft alveolus impacted maxillary canine ,
missing lateral incisor and hypoplastic central incisor by surgical , orthodontic
and prosthodontic means. The impacted canine was surgically exposed and
orthodontic traction given to bring it into the normal alignment. The missing
lateral incisor was replaced by a fixed bridge with a ceramic gingival fixed
prosthesis to manage alveolar cleft. At the same time the hypoplastic defect
of central incisor was hidden by the full coverage retainer used for the bridge
abutment on the tooth.
KEY WORDS
Alveolar cleft, gingival prosthesis, impacted canine, orthodontic extrusion
Description
D Das
Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
Kalinga Institute Of Dental Sciences Bhubaneswar, Odisa India