Multidisciplinary treatment focussing on comprehensive orthodontic approach for improving facial esthetics in cleft lip and palate patients

Abstract

Cleft lip and palate (CLP) is one of the most prevalent congenital craniofacial deformities. CLP may result in impairments that stigmatize the individual and have an impact on health, emotions, and social interactions. This article describes the comprehensive orthodontic approach in the treatment of unilateral cleft of the lip and the palate. It also emphasizes the importance of orthodontic intervention to improve the facial esthetics in CLP patients. The treatment planning procedures and the results are presented below.

Keywords

• alignment and leveling
• comprehensive
• malaligned teeth
• proclination