- Department of Orthodontics, Hanover Medical School, Hanover, Germany, DE
- Department of Phoniatrics and Pedaudiology, Hanover Medical School, Hanover, Germany, DE
The objective of the present paper is to describe a soft palate level device, the veloretractor, which is a combination of orthodontic appliance and therapeutic aid in speech therapy. Its use is demonstrated in a case report of a child with complete bilateral cleft lip and palate. Both orthodontic and phoniatric/pedaudiologic treatment needs during the course are demonstrated along with the treatment results.
- Key Words: Veloretractor
- CLP
- Orthodontic treatment
- Speech therapy
- Schlüsselwörter: Veloretraktor
- Lippen-Kiefer-Gaumen-Spalten
- Kieferorthopädische Behandlung
- Sprachheilbehandlung
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