The Use of Self Inflating Tissue Expanders In The Treatment Of Alveolar Cleft

The Use of Self Inflating Tissue Expanders In The Treatment Of Alveolar Cleft

patient receiving treatment using the osmed expander will have enough soft tissue coverage securing the bone graft which will be placed in a later stage to close the alveolar cleft.

to prove that the group treated with osmed expanders will suffer no soft tissue dehiscence and will have a higher volume of soft tissue at the stage of bone grafting.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Medically free patients.
• Patients suffering from alveolar cleft with anterior fistulas.
• Age Between 7 and 13 Years
• Both sexes.
• Patients physically able to tolerate surgical and restorative procedures. Good oral hygiene.
• Highly motivated patients.

Exclusion Criteria:

• non motivated patients