Orthognathic surgical reconstruction of cleft palate deformities in adolescents

The treatment of cleft palate deformities in adolescents by orthognathic surgery is complicated and multifaceted. It requires intensive interdisciplinary diagnosis and treatment planning, as well as close long-term follow-up. Surgical treatment of the patients may vary significantly from that which is considered standard for similar deformities in patients without cleft palates. Discussion of these considerations and cases are presented.