Orthodontic Preparation for Secondary Alveolar Bone Grafting in Patients with Complete Cleft Lip and Palate

Veerasathpurush Allareddy, Richard Bruun, James MacLaine, Michael R. Markiewicz, Ramon Ruiz, Mark A. Miller

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Abstract

This article provides an overview of the orthodontic preparation prior to secondary alveolar bone grafting of alveolar defects in those with complete cleft lip and palate. Use of cone beam computed tomography in diagnosis and treatment planning for addressing alveolar clefts, the rationale for maxillary expansion prior to alveolar bone grafting, key steps in differential maxillary expansion, potential adverse effects, and outcomes associated with maxillary expansion are provided in this overview.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)205-217
Number of pages13
JournalOral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America
Volume32
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2020

Keywords

  • Alveolar bone grafting
  • Cleft lip and palate
  • Differential maxillary expansion
  • Maxillary expansion

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Oral Surgery
  • Otorhinolaryngology

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