Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-4 | Issue-06 | 345-349
Case Report
Surgical Management of Severely Proclained Premaxillary Segment in Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate with Vomerian Osteotomy - A Case Report
Dr. Rahul Vinay Chandra Tiwari, Dr. Ganapati Anil Kumar, Dr. Philip Mathew, Dr. Rahul Anand, Dr. Paul Mathai, Dr. V K Sasank Kuntamukkula
Published : June 14, 2019
Abstract
Repair of a bilateral cleft lip deformity is challenging yet rewarding. Many surgeons find it hard to achieve results
comparable to those of unilateral repairs. Poorly planned surgeries can leave noticeable residual deformities. There is a
combination of genetic and environmental factors that may affect development of cleft lip in weeks 4 to 10 of gestation.
Bilateral cleft lip and palate is recognized by the presence of a central echodense mass in the region of the upper lip. This
mass is known as the premaxillary protrusion and it represents abnormal alveolar and gingival tissue due to uninhibited
growth of the premaxilla caused by lack of continuity of the bony, gingival and lip structures. This case report is going to
throw light on the unique surgical technique for severly prominent premaxilla in bilateral cleft lip and palate using
reductive ostectomy on the vomero-premaxillary suture.