The Significance Of Early Orthodontia In Cleft Palate Habilitative Planning

Abstract

Discussion of orthodontic anomalies and their early treatment in cleft palate. Early treatment is directed toward the counteraction of adverse muscular influences. Early establishment of more normal intermaxillary relationships frequently brings about an improvement in many associated conditions such as ventilation, more normal growth, etc. Speech also develops more readily and rapidly on the basis of more normal structures. There is minor danger of the surgically united palate re-opening. Several periods of treatment may be necessary and long periods of retension are inevitable. Work with orally sensitized patients in these ages is extremely difficult.