Pocket Dentistry

69 Reconstruction of the Cleft Maxilla and Alveolus Bernard J. Costello, Ramon L. Ruiz KEY POINTS ○ An interesting aspect of the development of cleft care has been the reconstructive…

53 Lateral Transverse Facial Clefts Peter J. Taub, Joseph E. Losee KEY POINTS ○ Transverse clefts account for less than 1% of all facial clefts. ○ Transverse clefts are associated…

45 Unilateral Cleft Lip Repair: Anatomic Subunit Approximation Technique David M. Fisher KEY POINTS ○ The goal of the anatomic subunit approximation technique is to bring the medial and lateral…

55 Correction of Secondary Bilateral Cleft Lip and Nose Deformities Laura A. Monson, Edward P. Buchanan, Larry H. Hollier, Jr. KEY POINTS ○ The key to an excellent lip repair…

74 Maxillary Distraction Osteogenesis Christina Tragos, Alexander L. Figueroa, Alvaro A. Figueroa, John W. Polley KEY POINTS ○ Maxillary distraction is indicated for severe maxillary hypoplasia and skeletal clefting. ○…

67 Prosthetic Management of Velopharyngeal Dysfunction David J. Reisberg KEY POINTS ○ Velopharyngeal dysfunction may be congenital or acquired. ○ Surgical intervention is the ideal means to correct velopharyngeal dysfunction….

62 Pediatric Dentistry for the Cleft-Affected Patient Donald V. Huebener KEY POINTS ○ Dental management of patients with cleft lip and palate is a coordinated effort among pediatric dentists, orthodontists,…

66 Prosthetic Management of Patients With Clefts Lawrence E. Brecht KEY POINTS ○ Prosthodontic treatment planning should begin as early as possible within a cleft team setting. ○ A patient…

75 Pierre Robin Sequence: Surgical Management Robert J. Havlik KEY POINTS ○ The variability in both the inclusion criteria and the differences in terminology that surround Pierre Robin sequence have…

61 Facial Growth and Development in Individuals With Clefts John Daskalogiannakis, Gregory S. Antonarakis KEY POINTS ○ Individuals with unilateral cleft lip and palate start out with relatively straight profiles…