Morphofunctional features of the alveolar process of the jaw and rehabilitation options for adult patients with congenital cleft lip, palate, and alveolar process: a review

The dentofacial apparatus is a complex morphofunctional system; disruption of the integrity or function of any of its components leads to pathological changes. Dentofacial abnormalities and deformities remain a significant problem in dentistry and maxillofacial surgery, particularly in patients with orofacial clefts. Many adult patients with congenital clefts of the lip, palate, and alveolar…