Reabilitação protética em pacientes com fissura palatina

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Cleft lip and palate is an anomaly caused by several factors, whether genetic or external. It occurs during the development of the embryo, in which malformation of the tissues affects the lip, nose, palate and/or dental arch. This deformity occurs with great frequency, and increasingly it has been diagnosed during pregnancy. Cleft palate is a health problem that interferes with feeding, communication, and dental formation OBJECTIVES: The objective of this paper is to point out the peculiarities and treatments of Cleft Palate, highlighting the importance of the various areas responsible for the treatment of this condition, especially dentistry and point out the possibilities and procedures in which prosthetic rehabilitation is considered as part of the treatment. METHODOLOGY: For the construction of this work, a bibliographical research will be used, with a literature review. EXPECTED RESULTS: To contribute to the construction of knowledge about cleft palate, helping to demystify this anomaly and treating patients affected by it with more propriety and respect. In addition, to bring new considerations about prosthetic rehabilitation in cleft palates and in which cases this treatment possibility best fits. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: Cleft lip and palate is common in dentists' offices, despite the prejudice it still carries. It is up to the dentists and other professionals who help in the treatment to better understand it and thus seek more effective forms of treatment.