Dental Principles of Plastic Surgery | Journal CME Article-Journal CME Article: Dental Principles for Plastic Surgery (Video 2 of 5)

Journal CME Article: Dental Principles for Plastic Surgery (Video 2 of 5)

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Cleft lip and palate can cause missing teeth, crossbite, impacted or ankylosed teeth, and a constricted palate. Early nasoalveolar molding repositions tissues and arch segments, though it requires substantial family commitment. Before alveolar bone grafting, orthodontic expansion aligns the arch; grafting is typically performed in late mixed dentition, ages 8–12. Apert, Pfeiffer, and Crouzon syndromes are associated with FGFR2 mutations and may involve midface hypoplasia, dental anomalies, and malocclusion. Craniofacial microsomia can affect facial bones, ears, muscles, and nerves, with dental delays and missing or underdeveloped teeth. Treatment varies by severity and may include surgery, distraction osteogenesis, and orthodontics.

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cleft lip and palate

alveolar bone grafting

FGFR2 mutations

craniofacial microsomia

orthodontic expansion