Prosthodontic Care for Patients with Cleft Palate

Authors

  • S Sowmya
  • S Shadakshari
  • MB Ravi
  • S Ganesh
  • Anil Kumar Gujjari

Keywords:

Cleft palate, Palatal lift prosthesis, Implants, Obturator, Prosthetic care

Abstract

Patients with cleft palate undergo various problems. The management of these patients by prosthesis has been a challenge for many years. Rehabilitation with prosthetic
treatment helps patient psychologically to increases their selfesteem, and work to lead a normal life. A basic knowledge on managing these patients makes prosthodontist better equipped in handling emergencies if they arise. Hence, this review article addresses literature on the historical background, prevalence, etiology of the cleft palatal defect and the prosthodontic approaches available for rehabilitation. 

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Published

1970-01-01

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Review Article

How to Cite

Prosthodontic Care for Patients with Cleft Palate. (1970). Journal of Orofacial Research, 3(1), 22-27. https://mansapublishers.com/index.php/jofr/article/view/1883

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