Causes Of Hyperdontia

Cleft Palate And Lip

Cleft palate and cleft lip are problems that occur before a child is born. Both of these conditions affect the normal closure of the palate at the roof of the mouth or the normal folds of the upper lip. Cleft lip and palate abnormalities can occur from both genetic and environmental factors. Surgical correction is used to close the cleft in the palate or lip to provide the mouth with a normal appearance. Dental abnormalities often accompany cleft palate and lip problems and may include supernumerary teeth that may require extraction to provide the normal shaping and dentition in the mouth.