An abnormal condition in which the two plates of the skull that form the hard palate (roof of the mouth) are not completely joined
a congenital fissure at the roof of the mouth forming a communicating passageway between the mouth and nasal cavities It may be unilateral or bilateral and complete or incomplete
A cleft palate is a birth defect characterized by a split or opening in the roof of the mouth It results from failure of the parts of the roof of the mouth to join together during pregnancy Cleft palates may be caused by genetic or environmental factors
A birth defect resulting in opening in the roof of the mouth that may or may not involve the upper lip and/or nose
A congenital defect of the palate in which a longitudinal fissure extends into one or both nostrils
If someone has a cleft palate, they were born with a narrow opening along the roof of their mouth which makes it difficult for them to speak properly. A congenital fissure in the roof of the mouth, resulting from incomplete fusion of the palate during embryonic development. It may involve only the uvula or extend through the entire palate. a split in the top of the inside of someone's mouth, that they are born with and that makes it difficult for them to speak clearly. Fairly common congenital disorder in which a fissure forms in the roof of the mouth. It may affect only the soft palate or extend through the hard palate, so that the nasal cavity opens into the mouth. The septum (dividing wall) between the nostrils is often absent. Cleft lip, a fissure in the lip beneath the nostril, or other abnormalities may accompany it. Cleft palate limits the ability of an infant to suck, which may lead to malnutrition, and causes speech problems in childhood. Surgical repair, usually at about 18 months of age, forms an airtight separation between nose and mouth. Speech training is still needed, and patients may have a high risk of nose, ear, and sinus infections
a birth defect in which the palate does not fuse together resulting in an opening in the roof of the mouth
congenital defect in which a longitudinal fissure exists in the roof of the mouth
A congenital opening in the palate, it maybe involve the hard or soft palate or both
Congenital fissure of the soft palate and roof of the mouth, sometimes extending through the premaxcilla and upper lip
A birth defect that causes a split in the roof of the mouth, involving the skin and tissue between the lip and nose
A congenital, reparable split in the palate that affects one's articulation and speech