Issue: Vojnosanit Pregl 2017; Vol. 74 (No. 2)

Fixed prosthetic treatment in patients with cleft lip and palate

Authors:
Jagoda Bajevska, Jana Bajevska, Biljana Bajevska Stefanovska

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Introduction. The prosthetic treatment of patients with
cleft palate includes various treatment options such as fixed
partial dentures, removable partial prosthesis, etc. The type
of prosthetic appliance is determined by the oral health of
each individual and the circumstances. We presented three
adult patients with the cleft lip and palate subjected to prosthetic
treatment. Case report. From the possible prosthetic
solutions according to the conditions in the oral cavity and
the circumstances, fixed partial dentures veneered with
composite or ceramic were chosen. A proper relationship
between the teeth was reached with the fixed partial dentures,
and function established, the phonetics improved and
satisfying aesthetics effect accomplished improving the profile
appearance of the patient’s face. Plastic surgery of the
nose was performed after that. Conclusion. Multidisclipinary
treatment is necessary for favourable long-term outcome
in cleft lip and palate patients.