Cleft palate

Define a primary cleft palate?

Define a secondary cleft palate?

What are three reasons a cleft palate may occur?

Name at least two other craniofacial morphological traits that may occur.

Name some functional problems that can occur with a cleft palate

Which consonant appears to be the most common articulation problem?

Do individuals suffering from a cleft palate avoid nasal or non-nasal consonants?

What do the abnormalities of the cleft palate cause in the nasal cavity?

If a cleft palate is accompanied by a cleft lip, when will repair of the cleft lip occur?

When will a cleft palate repair occur?

If rhinoplasty is needed when will this occur?

Why will non-surgical techniques by used for treatment of cleft palates?