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Maxillary orthopedics

D V Huebener1, J R Liu

  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri.

Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|October 1, 1993
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Maxillary orthopedic appliances are crucial in cleft lip and palate care for normalizing alveolar defects. Achieving consensus is challenging due to the long-term, multi-faceted nature of cleft habilitation.

Area of Science:

  • Craniofacial surgery
  • Pediatric dentistry
  • Orthodontics

Background:

  • Maxillary orthopedic appliances are essential in managing cleft lip and palate (CLP).
  • These appliances aim to correct congenital alveolar defects in CLP patients.
  • There is a lack of universal consensus on their application and efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the integral role of maxillary orthopedic appliances in CLP care.
  • To discuss the challenges in achieving consensus regarding their use.
  • To emphasize the goal of optimizing oral configuration for growth potential.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the role of active and passive orthopedic appliances.
  • Discussion of the interventional aspect within a comprehensive habilitation sequence.

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  • Consideration of the long-term assessment of treatment outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Maxillary orthopedic appliances are indispensable in cleft lip and palate care.
    • Specialized teams utilize various appliances to normalize alveolar defects.
    • Optimizing oral structures facilitates maximal growth potential.

    Conclusions:

    • Despite varying opinions, maxillary orthopedic appliances are fundamental in cleft care.
    • The comprehensive and lengthy nature of cleft habilitation complicates treatment consensus.
    • Favorable oral configuration through orthopedics is key to achieving optimal growth.