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With a cleft palate, the two plates of the skull that form the roof of the mouth are not joined together. This causes a gap in the roof of the mouth and can be fixed with surgery.

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A cleft palate results from incomplete development of what?

A cleft palate results from incomplete development of the roof of the mouth (palate) during early pregnancy, when the tissue doesn't fuse together properly. This can result in a gap in the roof of the mouth that may affect feeding, speech, and dental health.


How does a cleft palate develop?

Answer It causes problems with feeding and speech. Since it has a role in both processes. Sometimes, ear infection, especially the middle ear can occur due to the presence of clefts Also, it has an impact on social life and self esteem as well. Yes children with cleft palate/ lip will generally stand out and it's not fun


What is the term cleft palate in Tagalog?

cleft palate in Tagalog: bingot


What is a cleft plate?

A Cleft Palate and Lip are a congenital deformity. This is caused by abnormal facial development during the time of gestation. It is where the palate of lip did not fuse together where it should have.


Failure of these anterior bones to fuse causes a condition known as cleft palate?

The failure of the palatine bones to fuse during embryonic development leads to the formation of a cleft palate. This condition can affect feeding, speech, and dental development in individuals. Surgical intervention is often required to correct the cleft palate.


What is a congenital fissure of the palate that involves the upper lip hard palate soft palate is known as?

A congenital fissure of the palate affecting the upper lip, hard palate, and soft palate is known as a cleft palate. This condition occurs during fetal development when the tissues forming the roof of the mouth do not fuse together properly. Cleft palate can lead to feeding difficulties, speech problems, and may require surgical intervention to repair.


What is a cleft palate?

A cleft palate is an incomplete closure of the two sides of the roof of the mouth at the midline. It is a congenital (present at birth) defect that can usually be corrected with surgery.


What is the scientific name for a cleft?

If you're referring to the scientific/medical name for cleft lip and palate, they are:Cheiloschisis for cleft lipPalatoschisis for cleft palate


What type of disorder is cleft palate?

Cleft palate is a congenital disorder, as is clubfoot. Cleft palate is usually very successfully treated by surgery. Clubfoot can usually be successfully treated, but will require physical therapy, too.


Are there prenatal tests for cleft palate?

No, sadly. There is a drug they CAN NOT GIVE YOU to not cause a cleft palate.


What is the probability rate of someone getting a cleft palate?

About 1 in 700 children are born with a cleft palate and/or a cleft lip.


How are Cleft lip and palate diagnosed?

Cleft lip and palate can be diagnosed before birth by ultrasound