Cleft Lip / Palate and Craniofacial Surgery Cleft Lip and Palate Cleft lip and cleft palate are some of the most common congenital deformities in the world. An infant can be born with a cleft lip, a cleft palate or both. Surgery for the correction of a cleft lip is typically performed by the time an… Read more »
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Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
Cleft Lip and Palate Cleft lip and palate are among the most common birth defects. They occur when developing facial structures do not fuse completely, leaving a gap or space that can cause significant cosmetic and functional problems. Initial cleft lip surgery is usually performed by the time a baby is 12 months old, and… Read more »
Craniofacial Anomalies and Surgery
Craniofacial Anomalies and Surgery While cleft lip and palate are two of the most common craniofacial anomalies, there are other birth defects and conditions that may affect the look or function of a child’s head and face. Children with any head or orbital abnormality should be evaluated by a specialist such as an oral and… Read more »
Distraction Osteogenesis: Correction of Jaw and Facial Deformities
Distraction Osteogenesis: Correction of Jaw and Facial Deformities What is Distraction Osteogenesis? Distraction osteogenesis is a surgical technique used to correct craniofacial anomalies by making a longer bone out of a shorter one. Conditions distraction osteogenesis is used to treat include mandibular hypoplasia; midface hypoplasia; craniosynostosis; Pierre Robin sequence; Apert, Crouzon, Pfeiffer syndromes; and cleft… Read more »
