Authors :
Dr. Balkis Khadhraoui; Dr. Raouf Turki; Dr. Yosra Gassara; Dr. Zohra Nouira; Dr. Belhassen Harzallah; Dr. Mounir Cherif
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 5 - May
Google Scholar :
https://bit.ly/3TmGbDi
Scribd :
https://shorturl.at/EJVZ8
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8204387
Abstract :
Cleft lip and palate are common birth
defects, occurring in approximately 1 in 800 births.
Most clefts are believed to be caused by a combination
of genetic and non-genetic factors. It may be attributed
to factors such as malnutrition, irradiation during
pregnancy, psychological stress, teratogenic agents,
infectious agents (viruses), and heredity. There are
various options available to treat the missing soft and
hard tissues, including removable dental prostheses,
fixed dental prostheses, and implant prostheses.
However, different authors have different opinions on
the standard of care for prosthetic treatment of cleft lip
and palate. Some prefer removable prostheses, while
others recommend conventional tooth-supported fixed
dental prostheses. This case report describes prosthetic
treatment of a congenital cleft lip and palate, where a
direct zirconia-ceramic fixed dental prosthese was
chosen based on the patient's preference and
agreement.
Keywords :
Cleft Lip and Palate; Prosthodontics; Ceramic; Zirconia; Orthodontics; Fixed Protheses;.
Cleft lip and palate are common birth
defects, occurring in approximately 1 in 800 births.
Most clefts are believed to be caused by a combination
of genetic and non-genetic factors. It may be attributed
to factors such as malnutrition, irradiation during
pregnancy, psychological stress, teratogenic agents,
infectious agents (viruses), and heredity. There are
various options available to treat the missing soft and
hard tissues, including removable dental prostheses,
fixed dental prostheses, and implant prostheses.
However, different authors have different opinions on
the standard of care for prosthetic treatment of cleft lip
and palate. Some prefer removable prostheses, while
others recommend conventional tooth-supported fixed
dental prostheses. This case report describes prosthetic
treatment of a congenital cleft lip and palate, where a
direct zirconia-ceramic fixed dental prosthese was
chosen based on the patient's preference and
agreement.
Keywords :
Cleft Lip and Palate; Prosthodontics; Ceramic; Zirconia; Orthodontics; Fixed Protheses;.
