Prosthodontic management of a case with surgically treated cleft lip and palate with residual oro-nasal fistula

The primary goal of maxillofacial prosthodontics is to improve the quality of life of the individuals with maxillofacial defects. Maxillofacial defects may be divided into: a) defects due to congenital malformations and b) the acquired defects resulting from surgery for oral neoplasms or trauma. At times, even after surgical repair of large congenital defects, some minor defects may persist.