Chapter 5

Syndromes with Orofacial Clefts

Beatriz Costa, Cleide Felício de Carvalho Carrara and Vivian de Agostino Biella Passos

Abstract

Orofacial clefts are among the commonest malformations affecting mankind; even though most cases of orofacial clefts are non-syndromic, they may also manifest concomitantly with a wide array of syndromes. These syndromes with orofacial clefts often also cause diverse tooth abnormalities; knowledge on these peculiarities is fundamental for professionals to allow proper dental care for affected individuals.

Total Pages: 57-85 (29)

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