Bone graft options for adults with cleft palate
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to rebuild the gap in the upper gum (alveolar cleft) using bone taken from either the jaw or the hip. It aims to see which method works better for people who missed the earlier treatment window.
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Who can take part
- You have a cleft that affects the upper gum on one side
- You are past the mixed dentition stage (usually older than teenage years)
- You have already had surgery to repair the cleft lip and/or palate
- You keep good oral hygiene
- You do not have a weakened immune system
- You do not have active gum disease (periodontitis)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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