| Expert, careful reconstructive surgery can have far-reaching
benefits for a cleft childˇ¦s appearance, speech development, improvement
of hearing, facial growth, and psycho-sociological adjustment. Cleft
lip and palate reconstruction surgeries generally include any one
or combination of cleft lip repair and nose reconstruction, cleft
palate repair, or alveolar bone graft. In addition, depending on
circumstances, other surgical procedures or treatment may be indicated
to improve appearance, oral function, and speech. There is a proper
time for each type of surgery, and seeking a center with a well-trained
team of personnel and an experienced surgeon at the proper time
will yield the most desirable results. The number of surgical procedures,
orthodontic treatment, speech therapy, etc. can be limited when
conducted by a well-organized, qualified craniofacial center team.
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