Prosthodontics in Management of the Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Patient

Abstract

Dr. Cooper is probably more responsible than anyone else in obtaining recognition of the fact that those with untreated or inadequately treated clefts of the lip and palate are facially crippled. He was the pioneer in obtaining assistance, especially financial, for this group of individuals. The Lancaster clinic demonstrated the effectiveness of a true team approach, with an even distribution of input and a wide sharing of ideas and opinions, to achieve a better result (Cooper et al., 1979). This type of approach continues to produce the best benefits in research and treatment in the habilitation and rehabilitation of a child born with an orofacial defect.