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Possibilities and limitations of comprehensive treatment of mentally retarded patients with cleft lip, alveolus and palate.

Department of Orthodontics, University of Halle-Wittenberg, German.
Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics / Fortschritte der Kieferorthopädie (impact factor: 0.86). 06/2004; 65(3):259-68. DOI:10.1007/s00056-004-0321-3 pp.259-68
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ABSTRACT The comprehensive, successful treatment of patients with cleft lip, alveolus and palate requires numerous surgical interventions and very close cooperation between various medical and dental specialists. The willingness and ability of the patient to undergo treatment are undoubtedly important factors in achieving optimal treatment outcomes. The presented case report shows that limited compliance makes it much more difficult for speech pathologists and orthodontists to treat mentally retarded patients. Only with combined orthodontic therapy and orthognathic surgery could the dental and skeletal abnormalities be corrected in adulthood.

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Keywords

cleft lip
 
dental
 
dental specialists
 
difficult
 
numerous surgical interventions
 
optimal treatment outcomes
 
orthodontic therapy
 
palate
 
patients
 
retarded patients
 
skeletal abnormalities
 
speech pathologists
 
successful treatment