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[Active plate in preoperative treatment of infants with primary and secondary palatal clefts]
Insights
Early maxillo-orthopaedic treatment using active upper plates in infants with cleft palate anomalies significantly improves maxillary development and oral functions. This intervention supports normal occlusion and stomatognathic system function from an early age.
Area of Science:
- Craniofacial surgery
- Pediatric dentistry
- Orthodontics
Context:
- Cleft palate anomalies present significant challenges in infant feeding and maxillofacial development.
- Early intervention is crucial for optimizing outcomes in children with cleft lip and palate.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy of early maxillo-orthopaedic treatment in infants with cleft palate.
- To assess the impact of active upper plates on maxillary development and oral functions.
Summary:
- Infants aged 1-2 weeks with unilateral or bilateral cleft palate and high-grade maxillary deformity received active upper plate treatment prior to labial surgery at 6-7 months.
- The treatment aimed to improve the relationship between maxillary segments and the alveolar process shape.
- Restoration of sucking and swallowing functions was a key objective.
Impact:
- Achieved improved maxillary arch form and relationships between cleft segments.
- Facilitated restoration of normal sucking and swallowing functions.
- Ensured normal development of occlusion and the stomatognathic system.
Abstract:
The study deals with trials of early maxillo-orthopaedic treatment of children born with cleft anomalies of the palate. In infants aged 1-2 weeks with unilateral or bilateral clefts of the primary and secondary palate with high-grade maxillary deformity active upper plate was used since the first labial operation at the age of 6-7 months. The obtained improvement in the mutual relationships of the cleft parts of the maxilla, the semicircular shape of the maxillary alveolar process and restoration of normal functions of sucking and swallowing ensure normal development of occlusion and function of the stomatognathic system.
