J Korean Med Sci.  2008 Oct;23(5):924-927. 10.3346/jkms.2008.23.5.924.

Removable Partial Denture in a Cleft Lip and Palate Patient: A Case Report

• Mese A
• Ozdemir E

• KMID: 1783087
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2008.23.5.924

Abstract

This clinical report described the oral rehabilitation of a cleft lip and palate patient with removable partial denture. Although implant-supported fixed treatment was presented as part of the optimum treatment plan to achieve the best result, the patient declined this option due to the significant financial burden. Persons with a congenital or craniofacial defect are unique, and oral problems must be evaluated individually to the most ideal treatment. The changes in appearance, function, and psychological wellbeing have an enormous impact on patients' personal lives and are rewarding for the maxillofacial prosthodontist providing this care.

Keyword

Denture, Partial, Removable; Cleft Lip; Cleft Palate

MeSH Terms

Cleft Lip/*rehabilitation
Cleft Palate/*rehabilitation
Dentistry/methods
Denture Design
Denture, Overlay
*Denture, Partial, Removable
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Palatal Obturators

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Pretreatment intraoral view.

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  Fig. 2 Frontal view of patient before rehabilitation.

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  Fig. 3 View during the healing period after extraction.

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  Fig. 4 Post-treatment intraoral view.

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  Fig. 5 View of content and well-rehabilitated patient.

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