Publication Date: 2023/05/23
Abstract: Cleft lip and palate are common birth defects, occurring in approximately 1 in 800 births. Most clefts are believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and non-genetic factors. It may be attributed to factors such as malnutrition, irradiation during pregnancy, psychological stress, teratogenic agents, infectious agents (viruses), and heredity. There are various options available to treat the missing soft and hard tissues, including removable dental prostheses, fixed dental prostheses, and implant prostheses. However, different authors have different opinions on the standard of care for prosthetic treatment of cleft lip and palate. Some prefer removable prostheses, while others recommend conventional tooth-supported fixed dental prostheses. This case report describes prosthetic treatment of a congenital cleft lip and palate, where a direct zirconia-ceramic fixed dental prosthese was chosen based on the patient's preference and agreement.
Keywords: Cleft Lip and Palate; Prosthodontics; Ceramic; Zirconia; Orthodontics; Fixed Protheses;.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8204387
PDF: https://ijirst.demo4.arinfotech.co/assets/upload/files/IJISRT23MAY876.pdf
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