International Journal of Oral Health Dental Management

Prosthetic Management of Orofacial Clefts in Newborns: A Series of Case Reports

Abstract

Yamina Elelmi, Jebri Maha, Selsebil Laajimi, Chayma Ben Arbia, Fatma Masmoudi, Ahlem Baaziz

Orofacial clefts are one of the most common congenital defects. They can be isolated or associated with syndromes. Their etiology multifactorial, involving both genetic and environmental factors. The therapeutic management of these children extends from birth to adolescence and involves several professionals, including the surgeon, pediatric dentist, orthodontist, and speech therapist. The realization of palatal obturators in newborns, constituting the only part of the overall treatment, allow normal
feeding and prepare the infant for the surgical phase. The objective of this article was to show prosthodontic management of two cases of orofacial clefts by fabricating palatal obturators.

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