Treatment Modalities in Congenital Cleft Lip and Palate

The entire face is affected by clefts either because of the congenital malformation itself or because of growth disturbances.It is very distressing for the parents, once the child is born with this deformity. The psychological and socioeconomic implications of these congenital deformities can be severe and their management becomes a major issue for health care system which is not only challenging but also requires Parent Education,A multi-disciplinary approach, Complex & long-term treatment plan and a rehabilitation program designed for the individual case. Generally, the goals and objectives of the entire treatment plan are aimed at the following: 1.Better Aesthetics 2.Better Speech 3.Better Occlusion and 4.Better Social Acceptability.