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| Year : 2008 | Volume
: 26
| Issue : 2 | Page : 88-91 |
Syndromes associated with labiopalatine clefting: A report of three cases
AM Thomas, S Chopra, N Singh, M Simratvir, G Moghe
Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Christian Dental College, Ludhiana, India
Correspondence Address:
A M Thomas
Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Christian Dental College, Ludhiana
India
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DOI: 10.4103/0970-4388.41625
Clefts of the lip and palate are a common craniofacial anomaly, The etiology is thought to be multifactorial, with both genetic and environmental factors playing a role. Because of the frequent manifestation of cleft lip and palate in association with some syndromes, it is essential that a detailed examination of these patients be carried out. This facilitates early formulation of preventive and treatment advice and aids in overcoming gross deformities in the early stages of development. In this paper, we review three such patients who presented with cleft lip and palate in association with a syndrome.
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