[Correction of alveolar cleft by bone graft in the patients with cleft lip and palate]

Treatment of alveolar cleft using bone graft has been developed to the stage of team approach. We summarized the clinical material of 80 cases treated by bone grafting. This study revealed that bone grafting for cleft alveolar repair was an effective procedure valuable to be popularized. Properly forming the bed of bone grafting and perfectly closing the recipient site is the key to a successful operation. Patients should accept orthodontic treatment before and after the operation. We discuss the indications, technique, result evaluation and management before and after the operation.