Annals and Essences of Dentistry
  • Year: 2013
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 2

Prosthetic rehabilitation of cleft palate patient: A case report

  • Author:
  • S Gowri1,, Vidya K Shenoy2
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 10 to 12

2Department of Prosthodontics, AJ Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, India

1In Private practice, Mumbai

*Corresponding Author: Dr. S. Gowri, Post Graduate student, Department of Prosthodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Light House Hill Road, Mangalore. Phone No.: 08097033141, Email- gowri.sivaramakrishnan@gmail.com

Online published on 18 November, 2013.

Abstract

Cleft palate is a commonly observed congenital maxillofacial defect. Numerous methods of prosthodontic rehabilitation have been advocated ranging from simple removable prosthesis to implant supported restorations. The final choice mainly depends upon the existing clinical condition and patient's acceptance towards treatment. This clinical report describes a conservative and cost effective method of rehabilitation of a cleft palate patient using a removable partial denture made from heat polymerizing acrylic resin.

Keywords

Obturator, Cleft lip, Cleft palate, Denture, Partial Denture