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Normal and Aberrant Craniofacial Development and Nutrition in Infancy

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Nutrition in Infancy

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The oral cavity is the usual portal for nutrition throughout life and any aberrations in its development or function may impact on the capacity of an infant to thrive. The mouth is complex and unique, it is open to the environment, forms the anterior section of the gastrointestinal system and contains tissue derived from ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm, including teeth, in the presence of saliva. Any interference with normal development of the face, mouth, and teeth arising in utero and infancy can lead to a wide spectrum of disorders presenting at birth or in infancy. Some malformations are evident at birth, such as cleft lip/palate, Trisomy 21, and Pierre Robin Sequence. Other issues with structure and function of components of the craniofacial complex may not be immediately apparent but can complicate feeding and nutrient intake in the infant which will manifest as failure to thrive.

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    Anne O’Connell B.A., BDent.Sc., M.S., F.A.A.P.D.

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  1. Arizona Health Science Center, Mel and Enid Zuckerman, University of Arizona, 1295 N. Martin, Tucson, 85724-5155, Arizona, USA

    Ronald Ross Watson

  2. Centre for Gastroenterology, and Nutrition, University College London, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom

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  3. School of Medicine, Diabetes & Nutritional, King's College London, 150 Stamford St., London, SE1 9NH, United Kingdom

    Victor R. Preedy

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    Sherma Zibadi

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O’Connell, A. (2013). Normal and Aberrant Craniofacial Development and Nutrition in Infancy. In: Watson, R., Grimble, G., Preedy, V., Zibadi, S. (eds) Nutrition in Infancy. Nutrition and Health. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-62703-254-4_8

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