Clinical report demonstrates functional and aesthetic rehabilitation in geriatric patients with cleft lip and palate, indicating improved quality of life.
Cleft lip and palate affects facial esthetics, mastication, swallowing, and speech functions. We report the case of a 52-year-old woman with congenital cleft lip and palate treated using a palatal obturator prosthesis and removable partial denture. The clinical examination revealed a residual palatal defect communicating with the nasal cavity, tooth loss, and a severely resorbed alveolar ridge. Functional and cosmetic rehabilitation was achieved using a palatal obturator prosthesis and a removable partial denture. At the 1-year follow-up, the patient was satisfied with the functional and esthetic outcomes of the prosthetic restoration, with improved psychological status and quality of life.
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