A split right dental bed - Pediatric Oncall

4th Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference

ISSN 0973 - 0958

Childhood Ailments

Want an expert opinion? Put your query to our medical experts and get advice

Diet & Diseases

Head circuferences Calculator

Mid parental height Calculator

Body surface area Calculator

BMR Calculator

Temperature Calculator

Anion gap Calculator

	Specialist Answers
Question
My husband and I are looking into adopting a little girl from China who has a repaired unilateral, partial cleft lip. My question is, she also has what is described as "a split right dental bed"---what exactly does this involve? Her palate is apparently intact and she is doing great in foster care. Would she need both surgery and orthodic work? Any info is appreciated.
Answer
There may be some amount of involvement of the alveolar bone (the bone from which the tooth erupts). Occasionally patients with alveolar involvement may have supernumeray teeth or absent teeth which may require orthodentic treatment later in life. But even a child without cleft lip may these problems and require orthodontic treatment later in life. Back to All Questions

"Get the Vaccine Schedule for your child."

Share Experience

Message Board

Translate this page

Pediatric oncall book store

Partner Sites

Pediatric Oncall Journal

Educational Section

Disclaimer:

The information given by www.pediatriconcall.com is provided by medical and paramedical & Health providers voluntarily for display & is meant only for informational purpose. The site does not guarantee the accuracy or authenticity of the information. Use of any information is solely at the user's own risk. The appearance of advertisement or product information in the various section in the website does not constitute an endorsement or approval by Pediatric Oncall of the quality or value of the said product or of claims made by its manufacturer.

Sitemap For Doctor

Sitemap For Parent

Sitemap For Kids