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International Journal of Advances In Case Reports

Volume 11, Issue 1, 2024
Mcmed International
International Journal of Advances In Case Reports
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XXX-XXXX (Print), 2349 - 8005 (Online)
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bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION OF CLEFT LIP AND PALATE USING PALATAL OBTURATOR
Author
Arun Kumar*, Meenakshi Bodh, Ritu Namdev, Samir Dutta
Email
drarun922@gmail.com
keyword
cleft lip, cleft palate, palatal, obturator, rehabilitation.
Abstract
A cleft palate is a genetic disorder that occurs when an oro-nasal communication is present between the palate and the base of the nose. Single genes, chromosomal disorders or environmental factors may cause clefts. The other possible causes are hormonal imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, infections, radiation during pregnancy, alcohol or cigarette consumption, the ingestion of other teratogenic substances by the mother, and heredity. A palatal obturator covers the opening and contributes to normal speech production. It eliminates hypernasality and assists speech therapy for correction of compensatory articulations. This prosthesis is often used as an interim measure until the residual communication can be surgically closed. If the oro-nasal opening cannot be surgically repaired, the palatal obturator may serve as a definitive treatment. This article describes the rehabilitation of a bilateral cleft lip and palate child using a palatal obturator.
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