CASE REPORT
Functional and aesthetic rehabilitation of a patient with cleft palate:
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Poradnia Protetyki Stomatologicznej, Uniwersytecka Klinika Stomatologiczna w Krakowie
Prosthodontic Outpatient Clinic, University Dental Clinic, Cracow
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Katedra Protetyki Stomatologicznej i Ortodoncji, Instytut Stomatologii, Wydział Lekarski,
Collegium Medicum, Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie
Department of Prosthodontics and Orthodontics, Dental Institute, Faculty of Medicine,
Jagiellonian University Medical College
Submission date: 2024-07-12
Final revision date: 2024-10-01
Acceptance date: 2024-12-09
Publication date: 2024-12-10
Corresponding author
Kinga Zuzanna Borysewicz
Uniwersytecka Klinika Stomatologiczna, Uniwersytet Jagielloński, Montelupich 4, 31-155, Kraków, Polska
Prosthodontics 2024;74(4):360-366
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ABSTRACT
Cleft lip and palate (CLP) represents the most
common congenital craniofacial defect, the
aetiology of which remains obscure. A key aspect
is intervention in the first moments of life, and
comprehensive treatment requires the cooperation
of specialists. The choice of therapeutic strategy
depends on the size of the lip and palate defect,
and the quantity and quality of the remaining
teeth.
The aim of this study was to present the functional
and aesthetic rehabilitation of a patient with a
complete cleft of the hard and soft palate, with
residual dentition in the maxilla and edentulous
mandible. The main goal of prosthetic treatment
was to restore basic physiological functions
such as chewing, swallowing, clear speech, free
breathing, and the natural appearance of the face.
The clinical process consisted of several stages.
The aim of the first stage was to create a prosthesis
that limited the obturation opening of the hard
and soft palate. In subsequent stages, satisfactory sealing of the prosthesis was achieved through
the individualized shaping of the obturating part
of the prosthesis. The satisfactory outcome of the
treatment had a direct impact on improving the
patient’s quality of life.