Open AccessSyndromes associated with labiopalatine clefting: A report of three cases
Author(s) -
Abi M Thomas,
Saroj Chopra,
Navjot Singh,
Mauli Simratvir,
Gayatri A. Moghe
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
journal of the indian society of pedodontics and preventive dentistry/journal of indian society of pedodontics and preventive dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.378
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1998-3905
pISSN - 0970-4388
DOI - 10.4103/0970-4388.41625
Subject(s) - etiology , medicine , craniofacial , dentistry , pediatrics , orthodontics , dermatology , pathology , psychiatry
Clefts of the lip and palate are a common craniofacial anomaly, The etiology is thought to be multifactorial, with both genetic and environmental factors playing a role. Because of the frequent manifestation of cleft lip and palate in association with some syndromes, it is essential that a detailed examination of these patients be carried out. This facilitates early formulation of preventive and treatment advice and aids in overcoming gross deformities in the early stages of development. In this paper, we review three such patients who presented with cleft lip and palate in association with a syndrome.