Unfortunately in our country there is a high incidence of cleft lip and palate. It is unusually predominant on the left side and is more prevalent in males.
The treatment of a cleft lip and a cleft palate requires a multidisciplinary team approch, in which specialists work in tandem in their respective roles as:
Orthodontist
Otolaryngologist
Speech therapist
Plastic surgeon
Maxillofacial surgeon
Patient case in the treatment of cleft lip and cleft palate
Dr. Armando Torres Castillo
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.