Functional and Esthetic Treatment Of A Cleft Lip And Palate Adult Patient With Fixed Prosthodontic Rehabilitation

Objectives: The prosthetic treatment of cleft lip and palate patients could differ based on the size of the defect, the condition of the remaining teeth, and socio-economic status and age of the patient. The aim of this case report is rehabilitation of cleft lip and palate patient with old removable dentures.
Methods: 29 years old male patient applied our prosthetics clinic with complain from old removable dentures due to movement of prosthesis during function. In the intra oral exam of the patient 11,12,13, 21,22,23 teeth were missing and there were overdenture prosthesis and coping on the 24, 25, 14, 15 teeth. After intraoral and radiographic examination was decided fixed partial dentures since 14-24 distance very short. Afterwards 14,15,16, 24,25,26 teeth was prepared for fixed partial denture and then prosthesis was made.
Results: After prosthetic rehabilitation there was no movement of prosthesis and aesthetic expectations of the patient were provided in the best way and patient was very satisfied.
Conclusions: If intraoral situation of cleft lip and palete patients are suitable, fixed partial denture can made. Because this prothesis very comfortable and aesthetic than removable dentures.