Use of the Branemark implant in the cleft palate patient

Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 1991 Jul;28(3):301-3; discussion 304. doi: 10.1597/1545-1569_1991_028_0301_cotspf_2.3.co_2.

Abstract

This paper describes the clinical and surgical management of a patient presenting with a unilateral alveolar cleft and associated oronasal fistula. After orthodontic expansion of the maxilla, a secondary osseous graft was placed. A single Branemark implant was subsequently utilized to allow for prosthetic restoration of the dental arch. Through case presentation, a detailed course of treatment is outlined that effectively restores the anatomy, integrity, and function of both the alveolar and dental arches.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Alveolar Process / abnormalities*
  • Alveolar Process / surgery
  • Anodontia / rehabilitation
  • Bone Transplantation
  • Cleft Palate / rehabilitation
  • Cleft Palate / surgery*
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous*
  • Dental Implants*
  • Fistula / surgery
  • Humans
  • Incisor / abnormalities
  • Mouth Diseases / surgery
  • Nose Diseases / surgery

Substances

  • Dental Implants