Management of the Premaxilla/Maxilla in Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate

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Abstract

Methods for presurgical management of the prominent premaxilla in bilateral cleft lip and palate are described. Emphasis is on the methods used at UCSF. The later management of the premaxillary/maxillary complex is described and illustrated by patient photos and radiographs. Maxillary expansion in preparation for alveolar bone grafting, maxillary protraction, canine substitution for congenitally missing lateral incisors, management of vertical excess of the premaxilla, implants for missing teeth, and treatment sequencing for maxillary hypoplasia are described. Pertinent published papers are referenced.

Keywords

Cone Beam Compute Tomography Orthodontic Treatment Lateral Incisor Maxillary Central Incisor Bilateral Cleft 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of Orofacial Sciences, Center for Craniofacial AnomaliesUniversity of California, San FranciscoSan FranciscoUSA

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