(7) Effects of cleft lip/palate on dentition

A common dental abnormality associated with cleft lip and palate is __________.

missing teeth (hypodontia)

The teeth most commonly missing in cleft lip/palate patients are the __________.

maxillary lateral incisors

Teeth adjacent to the cleft often show __________.

malformation

Teeth near the cleft may also show __________ size or shape.

abnormal

Cleft lip and palate patients frequently develop __________ teeth.

(extra teeth that grow in addition to the normal set)

supernumerary

Malposition of teeth in cleft lip/palate patients occurs because of disruption of the __________ process.

alveolar

Cleft lip and palate often cause __________ of teeth near the cleft area.

delayed eruption

Crowding and spacing problems occur due to abnormal __________ development.

maxillary

The dental arch affected most in cleft lip and palate is the __________ arch.

maxillary

Patients with cleft lip/palate often have __________ maxillary growth.

reduced

Teeth adjacent to the cleft may erupt in an __________ position.

abnormal

Alveolar bone deficiency in the cleft region can cause __________ support for teeth.

reduced

Orthodontic treatment is commonly required to correct __________ abnormalities in cleft patients.

occlusal

Supernumerary teeth in cleft patients often occur near the __________ region.

cleft

One of the major dental concerns in cleft lip/palate patients is maintaining proper __________ alignment.

dental

Which tooth is most commonly missing in patients with cleft lip and palate?

A. Mandibular canine

B. Maxillary lateral incisor

C. Maxillary first molar

D. Mandibular premolar

B

Dental abnormalities in cleft lip/palate patients are most commonly found near the:

A. Mandibular molars

B. Palatal midline

C. Cleft region

D. Maxillary tuberosity

C

Which of the following dental findings is commonly associated with cleft lip/palate?

A. Enamel hypoplasia only

B. Missing or malformed teeth

C. Increased enamel thickness

D. Shortened roots in all teeth

B

Supernumerary teeth in cleft lip/palate patients are most commonly found:

A. In the mandibular arch

B. In the cleft region

C. In the molar region

D. On the palate only

B

Malposition of teeth in cleft lip/palate patients occurs primarily because of disruption of the:

A. Mandibular ramus

B. Alveolar process

C. Temporomandibular joint

D. Nasal cavity

B

Which dental arch is most affected in cleft lip/palate patients?

A. Mandibular

B. Maxillary

C. Both equally

D. Neither

B

A common eruption problem seen in cleft lip/palate patients is:

A. Early eruption

B. Delayed eruption

C. No eruption changes

D. Hypereruption

B

Orthodontic treatment is commonly required in cleft patients to correct:

A. Enamel thickness

B. Occlusion and alignment

C. Pulp vitality

D. Root canal length

B

The alveolar bone defect associated with cleft lip/palate often results in:

A. Increased bone density

B. Reduced tooth support

C. Faster eruption

D. Wider mandibular arch

B

Which of the following is a common dental finding in cleft lip/palate patients?

A. Perfect tooth alignment

B. Supernumerary teeth near the cleft

C. Absence of orthodontic problems

D. Increased mandibular growth

B