This review article presents an overview of craniofacial malformations and the role of the
orthodontist in their management. The first part of this article focuses on cleft lip and palate …

Craniofacial anomalies represent a diverse range of developmental defects. Some of the
more uncommon conditions are severely disabling and place a heavy demand upon health …

The controversies in the management of patients with craniofacial malformations originate
from a lack of knowledge of the etiology, the pathogenesis, and the long-term effects of the …

An appreciation of the embryologic development of the face is essential to understanding
the anatomic variation observed in this phenotypically broad condition. Embryologically, the …

The contemporary management of patients with craniofacial anomalies involves a team
approach of multiple specialists. Interaction between the basic scientist, developmental …

Patients born with a craniofacial deformity and their families experience significant
psychosocial effect as they deal with physical appearance that has been esthetically and …

The craniofacial complex develops mainly in the first trimester of pregnancy, but its final
shaping and the development of the teeth extend into the second and third trimesters. It is …

The importance of the dentition and contribution of the orthodontist to the care of cleft
patients from infancy to adulthood are presented. Close communication between …

The complexity of the craniofacial patient mandates the cooperation of a multidisciplinary
team that can systematically evaluate each individual and ensure that a protocol‐driven …

Cleft lip and palate malformations are a common group of congenital abnormalities, and are
therefore frequently encountered by the general practitioner, who is often the primary …