Prosthetic Rehabilitation of Cleft Lip Palate with Andrews Bridge Modified as Obturator Prosthesis: Case Report

Prosthetic Rehabilitation of Cleft Lip Palate with Andrews Bridge Modified as Obturator Prosthesis: Case Report

Background/Aim: Congenital defects such as cleft palate and lips require a long-lasting and multidisciplinary approach. In cases when surgical and orthodontic treatment is not feasible, prosthodontic management of these patients is advocated. Prosthetic rehabilitation of cleft palate in concerning o...

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Main Authors: Murić Almina, Ayvalioglu Demet Cagil, Rohlig Bilge Gokcen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2020-03-01
Series:Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine
Subjects:
cleft palate
defect
congenital
andrew’s bridge
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/bjdm-2020-0010
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Summary:Background/Aim: Congenital defects such as cleft palate and lips require a long-lasting and multidisciplinary approach. In cases when surgical and orthodontic treatment is not feasible, prosthodontic management of these patients is advocated. Prosthetic rehabilitation of cleft palate in concerning of achieving aesthetic and function (such as swallowing and speech) outcomes is very demanding.
ISSN:2335-0245

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