Lip Adhesion
41 Lip Adhesion Richard E. Kirschner, Oluwaseun A. Adetayo, Joseph E. Losee KEY POINTS ○ Lip adhesion is a useful alternative to presurgical orthopedics in infants with complete unilateral or…
The Furlow Double-Opposing Z-Plasty Repair for Cleft Palate
49 The Furlow Double-Opposing Z-Plasty Repair for Cleft Palate Alison Kaye, Richard E. Kirschner KEY POINTS ○ Leonard Furlow described the technique of using mirror-image Z-plasties of the oral and…
Sphincter Pharyngoplasty
60 Sphincter Pharyngoplasty Jeffrey L. Marsh, Earl A. Gage KEY POINTS ○ Ideal management of velopharyngeal dysfunction will normalize resonance, eliminate nasal turbulence, and improve articulation while maintaining patency of…
Anesthesia for Patients With Clefts
40 Anesthesia for Patients With Clefts Franklyn P. Cladis, Daniela Damian KEY POINTS ○ Important physiologic differences exist between infants and adults. Infants have a higher metabolic rate and will…
Microform Cleft Lip
42 Microform Cleft Lip John B. Mulliken KEY POINTS ○ Lesser forms of incomplete cleft lip are categorized as minor-form, microform, and minimicroform. ○ Abridged rotation-advancement is recommended for repair…
Correction of Velopharyngeal Dysfunction by Double-Opposing Z-Plasty
58 Correction of Velopharyngeal Dysfunction by Double-Opposing Z-Plasty Michael C. Kao, Kathleen C.Y. Sie KEY POINTS ○ Patients with velopharyngeal insufficiency and sagittal orientation of the levator veli palatini musculature…
Submucous Cleft Palate
48 Submucous Cleft Palate Arun K. Gosain, Steven T. Lanier KEY POINTS ○ The classic diagnostic triad of overt submucous cleft palate includes a bifid uvula, notched hard palate, and…
Preparation and Placement
Crown Preparation and Placement Steps in placing a crown: 1. Your dentist prepares the tooth by removing its outer portion so the crown will fit. Any decay is also removed….
Restorations (Fillings)
Typical Restorations (Fillings) Anterior (Front) Restorations These drawings show some of the positions where restorations are often needed. The type of material used depends partly on where the restoration is…
Orthodontics
Orthodontic Treatment Orthodontics Malocclusion: Early Treatment Before treatment After treatment Malocclusion: Adolescent Treatment Before treatment After treatment Appliances Used During Growth and Development Crooked teeth and bite problems are often…
Cavities and Restorations
Tooth Decay Decay, Cavities and Restorations Progress of Tooth Decay Healthy teeth and roots without signs of decay. Early decay may not be easy for you to notice. Decay under…
Bridge Placement
Fixed Bridge Placement Missing tooth To replace a missing tooth with a conventional three-unit bridge, teeth next to the gap are reduced. The custom-made bridge is placed over the prepared…
Decay in Baby Teeth
Tooth Decay in Baby Teeth Tooth decay in infants and toddlers happens when teeth are in contact with sugary liquids often or for long periods of time. These liquids include…
and Onlays
Inlays and Onlays Inlays and onlays are often used to restore teeth that have been damaged by decay and wear. They are made in a dental office or lab and…
and Tori Removal
Frenectomy and Tori Removal Frenectomy A frenum is a small band of tissue. Removal of the frenum, called a frenectomy, may be necessary if the frenum causes space between teeth….
