Protocolo odontológico en paciente con labio y paladar hendido: Caso Clínico

Abstract

Cleft lip and palate (CLP) is the most frequent congenital craniofacial malformation with an incidence in the general population of approximately 1:500; in Mexico is 1:700 live births, these patients have a higher incidence of congenital malformations, which will require more than one reconstructive surgery as treatment, in addition to a multidisciplinary treatment. This article presents the case of a 2 years 11 months old male patient with CLP, in which he underwent a comprehensive operative treatment that included pulpotomies, restorations with steel crowns, fluoride topication, sealants, and the placement of an obturator plate with transversal screw, which is maintained with periodic revisions. The results of the treatment were favorable, since the patient's upper jaw had already been expanded, in addition to receiving multidisciplinary care, which improved the patient's quality of life.