Management of Alveolar Cleft Defect by Iliac Crest Secondary Bone Grafting: A Case Report.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE

This case report aims to describe the management of alveolar cleft defect by iliac crest secondary bone grafting.

BACKGROUND

The secondary alveolar bone grafting performed during the mixed dentition period is an essential module of modern-day rehabilitation of cleft lip and palate patients with alveolar defects. Iliac crest bone graft is a frequent secondary graft used and is technique sensitive.

CASE DESCRIPTION

A 12-year-old girl with alveolar cleft defect having problems with speech and regurgitation of fluids from nostril was presented and its management by a combination of iliac crest bone grafting and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) was described.

CONCLUSION

One year recall radiograph showed successful bone augmentation with this secondary alveolar bone grafting along with application of platelet rich plasma (PRP).

CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Osseous integration can be enhanced by PRP application over the graft which gives greater clinical outcome with less invasiveness.

HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE

Vemagiri CT, Damera S, Pamidi VRC, Management of Alveolar Cleft Defect by Iliac Crest Secondary Bone Grafting: A Case Report. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2022;15(4):472-474.