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Incomplete unilateral cleft of the primary palate: delayed secondary bone grafting combined with orthodontic treatment Cover

Incomplete unilateral cleft of the primary palate: delayed secondary bone grafting combined with orthodontic treatment

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|Dec 2023

Abstract

The presence of a fissural lateral incisor in an alveolar cleft is not a common occurrence and, if one is present, must in most instances be removed because of microdontia or because it may compromise a bone graft. This case report presents an example of bone grafting carried out late in the secondary stage of the patient’s dentition, in conjunction with retention of the fissural lateral incisor as requested by the patient, and shows an acceptable outcome from the points of view of both aesthetics and dento-alveolar health.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoj-2002-0007 | Journal eISSN: 2207-7480 | Journal ISSN: 2207-7472
Language: English
Page range: 47 - 52
Submitted on: Oct 1, 2001
Accepted on: Nov 1, 2001
Published on: Dec 15, 2023
Published by: Australian Society of Orthodontists Inc.
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

© 2023 Supachai Lertnimulchai, published by Australian Society of Orthodontists Inc.
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