title: Suggestion for orthodontic and speech improving measures in CLP patients.
abstract: The objective of the present paper is to describe a soft palate level device, the veloretractor, which is a combination of orthodontic appliance and therapeutic aid in speech therapy. Its use is demonstrated in a case report of a child with complete bilateral cleft lip and palate. Both orthodontic and phoniatric/pedaudiologic treatment needs during the course are demonstrated along with the treatment results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Hanover Medical School, Hanover, Germany. lisson.joerg@mh-hannover.de
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lisson
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Schönweiler
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tränkmann
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ptok
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D009968:Orthodontic Appliances, Removable; D021362:Palate, Hard / Q000601:surgery; D010160:Palate, Soft / Q000601:surgery; D013070:Speech Therapy; D013997:Time Factors