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Simon B Critchlow1, Sandip Popat2
1Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, Great Ormond Street, London, WC1N 3JH, United Kingdom. simon.critchlow@gosh.nhs.uk.
British Dental Journal
|June 22, 2023
Summary
Restorative consultants manage young cleft lip and palate patients until age 22. This paper details multidisciplinary care, minimally invasive treatments, and long-term maintenance strategies in primary dental settings.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Restorative Dentistry
Background:
- Cleft lip and palate (CLP) treatment requires lifelong, multidisciplinary care.
- Young adults with CLP require specialized restorative dental management.
- General dental practitioners play a crucial role in primary care for CLP patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define the restorative consultant's role in managing CLP patients up to age 22.
- To emphasize minimally invasive and adhesive treatment modalities.
- To outline long-term maintenance strategies within primary care.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical treatment modalities for CLP patients.
- Focus on adhesive techniques and minimally invasive restorative options.
- Inclusion of dental implants and removable prostheses.
- Consideration of primary care's role in ongoing maintenance.
Main Results:
- Comprehensive care for CLP patients extends to their 22nd birthday.
- Minimally invasive and adhesive approaches are key in restorative CLP care.
- Dental implants and prostheses are viable options for rehabilitation.
- Primary care dentists are integral to long-term patient maintenance.
Conclusions:
- Restorative consultants provide essential care throughout a CLP patient's treatment journey.
- Integrated multidisciplinary care, including primary dental practitioners, ensures optimal outcomes.
- Long-term management focuses on maintaining oral health and function using modern restorative techniques.
