Cleft lip and cleft palate are a type of birth defect.The cleft lip is a split or narrow opening on the upper lip and cleft palate is a fissure or opening on the roof of the mouth. These defects are also known as orofacial cleft.
Diagnosis
Cleft lip and cleft palate can be diagnosed during pregnancy by an ultrasound scan.The main cause of this defect is unknown.
Treatment
The cleft lip and palate surgery can be used to treat this defect. Cleft lip surgery is often done when the child is six weeks old and cleft palate is repaired before the child crosses eighteen months. Plastic surgery is the technique used to correct this abnormality. Proper dental care and speech therapy should be provided after the surgery to bring the normal appearance to child .
The cleft lip and palate surgery can be used to treat this defect. Cleft lip surgery is often done when the child is six weeks old and cleft palate is repaired before the child crosses eighteen months. Plastic surgery is the technique used to correct this abnormality. Proper dental care and speech therapy should be provided after the surgery to bring the normal appearance to child .
Complications Of Cleft lip and Palate: Cleft lip and cleft palate results in speech related issues, feeding problems, hearing problems and ear infections.
If the cleft lip and palate surgery is done in the early stages of childhood then they can have good adolescent and a happy social life. The adolescents with cleft lip and palate are at a high risk of developing psychological issues.They will lose their self confidence and will be in a state of depression.
If the cleft lip and palate surgery is done in the early stages of childhood then they can have good adolescent and a happy social life. The adolescents with cleft lip and palate are at a high risk of developing psychological issues.They will lose their self confidence and will be in a state of depression.
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