Orthodontic treatment before operation: Before operation, patients need orthodontic treatment, including wearing orthodontic appliances, so that the teeth are arranged neatly, the relationship between the upper and lower dental arches is improved, and good conditions are created for the operation.
Cleft lip repair: Cleft lip repair is usually performed 3-6 months after birth, and the specific time depends on the doctor's advice and the patient's situation.
Cleft palate repair: Cleft palate repair is usually performed at the age of 12- 18 months to reconstruct the structure and function of the palate.
Phonetic training: After the operation, patients need phonetic training to improve pronunciation and clarity.
Alveolar fissure surgery: 7- 1 1 year-old patients need alveolar fissure surgery to repair maxillary defects.
Orthodontic treatment: During adolescence, patients may need orthodontic treatment to improve tooth alignment and occlusion.
Maxillary arch expansion, distraction osteogenesis and orthognathic surgery: In adulthood, patients may need maxillary arch expansion, distraction osteogenesis and orthognathic surgery to further improve facial contour and occlusal relationship.
Secondary nose and lip reconstruction: In adulthood, patients may need secondary nose and lip reconstruction to further improve the appearance of nose and lips.
Micro-plastic surgery: After adulthood, patients may need local injection, filling and other micro-plastic surgery to improve facial micro-defects.
It should be noted that the treatment process of cleft lip and palate depends on the specific situation of patients, and the treatment process of different patients may be different. At the same time, the treatment of cleft lip and palate needs multidisciplinary cooperation, including oral surgery, orthodontics, speech pathology, psychology and so on. Therefore, patients need to be treated under the guidance of a doctor.