Alveolar cleft grafting
Alveolar Cleft Grafting
Alveolar cleft grafting (pronunciation: al-vee-uh-lur kleft graft-ing) is a surgical procedure used to repair cleft palate and cleft lip deformities in the alveolar ridge of the mouth.
Etymology
The term "alveolar" is derived from the Latin word "alveolus", meaning small cavity. "Cleft" comes from the Old English "cleofan", meaning to split or divide. "Grafting" is derived from the Old Norse "graft", meaning to implant or transplant.
Procedure
The procedure involves the transplantation of bone tissue, usually from the patient's own hip or skull, into the cleft in the alveolar ridge. This helps to restore the normal anatomy of the mouth and allows for the proper eruption and alignment of the teeth.
Related Terms
- Bone graft: A surgical procedure that uses transplanted bone to repair and rebuild diseased or damaged bones.
- Cleft lip and palate: A group of conditions that include cleft lip, cleft palate, and both together.
- Alveolar ridge: The bony ridge containing the teeth sockets (alveoli) on both the maxilla and the mandible.
- Maxilla: The upper jawbone in vertebrates.
- Mandible: The lower jawbone in vertebrates.
Complications
Possible complications of alveolar cleft grafting include infection, graft failure, and damage to existing teeth. However, with proper care and follow-up, these risks can be minimized.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alveolar cleft grafting
- Wikipedia's article - Alveolar cleft grafting
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