Orthodontics for the Cleft Palate Patient

Abstract

252 As a member of a cleft palate rehabilitation team, the orthodontist contributes to the ultimate decisions of the team on the advisability and sequence of patient treatment. In addition the orthodontist is the chronicler of the team, taking and presenting complete serial orthodontic records. T h e objectives and responsibilities of the orthodontist in the clinical management of cleft cases are consistent with those defined by the American Association of Orthodontists: