Abstract
Cleft lip and cleft palate (CL/P) comprise the fourth most common congenital disability and affect approximately 1 out of every 700 children born in the United States. The treatment needs of children with CL/P are numerous and complex, requiring the specialized, coordinated care of an interdisciplinary team. Young children and their families must adapt to the impact of a congenital disability and the subsequent onslaught of emotions, questions, physician appointments, surgeries, and hospitalizations that accompany cleft lip and palate. This article discusses the multiple medical, dental, therapeutic, psychosocial, and early intervention needs faced during the first 3 years of life.
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