title: Orthodontic management of the cleft lip and palate patient.
abstract: The importance of the dentition and contribution of the orthodontist to the care of cleft patients from infancy to adulthood are presented. Close communication between orthodontists and surgeons is emphasized. The orthodontic treatment plan is developed around the anatomic, functional, and developmental needs of the patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, University of Illinois at Chicago.
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Figueroa
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Polley
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cohen
mesh_terms: D002508:Cephalometry; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003817:Dentition; D003818:Dentition, Mixed; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D003765:Models, Dental; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D013997:Time Factors; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous