Genetic basis of cleft lip and palate. Role of a dentist in its management

      Аннотация: This book summarizes the essential aspects of cleft lip and palate dwelling upon the genetic basis of syndromic as well as non syndromic oral clefts. The text includes the diagnosis and management of the same emphasizing on the dentist's role in the management of cleft lip and palate. It also includes an overview of the Human Genome Project. An interesting read for the student, researcher as well as the clinician.

Ключевые слова: cleft lip and palate, Genetic, Dental, malocclusion, feeding devices, Human Genome Project, teeth, palatogenesis, facial cleft, Obturator, Pierre Robin Syndrome, syndromic, Syndromes