Dental Abnormalities, Bone Graft Quality, and Periodontal Conditions in Patients With Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate at Different Phases of Orthodontic Treatment

Abstract

The periodontium of the teeth in and around the cleft in patients with UCLP observed during and after orthodontic treatment can cope relatively well with the long orthodontic treatment and combined surgical interventions. The children, who had not yet started treatment, also showed enough bone support and no periodontal problems of the teeth besides the cleft. Early secondary bone grafting seems to give optimal periodontal results.