Alveolar cleft reconstruction occupies a central role in the multidisciplinary management of patients born with cleft lip and palate. The primary objective is to restore continuity of the maxillary ...

A combination of two established surgical techniques provides good outcomes in repair of cleft palate in infants, reports a study in the July issue of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. "Based on our ...

Learning your baby has a cleft lip or cleft palate can feel overwhelming. Many parents worry about feeding, speech, surgeries, and what life will look like for their child. But cleft lip and cleft ...

Cleft palate repair encompasses a spectrum of techniques designed to close the palatal defect, reconstitute the muscular sling of the soft palate and restore velopharyngeal competence while preserving ...

July is Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month, which aims to raise awareness and improve understanding of cleft lip and palate defects. About 6,000 to 8,000 babies are born in the United States with ...

There are several different types of facial clefts. The most common are cleft lip, when the upper lip does not form properly leaving a gap, and cleft palate, when the roof of the mouth does not close ...

The first three months of development are crucial for parents with a child born with cleft palate or cleft lip. The steps taken during this time can significantly impact the success of future ...

A viral video about the impending closure of a Beijing charity hospital treating children with cleft lip and palate has drawn fresh attention to a condition that affects about 25,000 newborns in China ...

Researchers are finding more genes directly associated with cleft lip and palate. In a new study, a research team led by the University of Iowa identified three genes that when deleted cause cleft lip ...