Abstract :
Orofacial clefts are the most common craniofacial birth defects with the necessity of orthodontic treatment so as to improve aesthetics, function and growth. This case report presents the successful orthodontic management of an adult female with operated unilateral cleft lip and palate with severely canted smile and vertical growth pattern categorized as Goslon 4. The main feature of the case is correction of canted smile without orthognathic surgery.
Keyword :
UCLP, Canted smile, Nonsurgical, Scissors bite, cleft