Maxillary Protraction in the Cleft Patients Using the Orthopedic Appliances

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Cleft lip and palate patients often develop maxillary retrusion due to the combined effects of the congenital deformity and the scar tissue after surgical repairs. Maxillary protraction in the cleft patients using orthopedic appliances (i.e. face mask) or distraction osteogenesis during early childhood helps to achieve more balanced skeletal harmony and favorable occlusion for future growth to occur. Kinds, indication, protocol for use of the traditional orthopedic appliances will be discussed. Also the facemask with miniplate system recently developed will be introduced.