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Synopsis ■ There is still much debate regarding the optimal treatment for alveolar reconstruction in cleft care. ■ Current treatment protocols differ regarding timing of repair, graft material, and surgical technique. ■ Secondary alveolar autogenous bone grafting remains the standard…
Introduction Various conditions, congenital and acquired, can limit midface growth resulting in midface hypoplasia. Midface hypoplasia may be a result of developmental maxillary dysplasia, skeletal and dental class III malocclusion, and hard palate narrowing. This can lead to airway obstruction,…