Cleft and surgical orthodontics need a wider view.
PretoriaSmile publishes specialist work in orthognathic surgery and cleft lip and palate care. Prof. Emad Ghabrial is an orthodontic consultant for orthognathic surgery and a member of the cleft treatment team at Pretoria Academic Hospital.
Discuss a specialist referralWhen tooth alignment and jaw position must be planned together.
Some problems are primarily dental; others involve the position and relationship of the jaws. In selected cases, orthodontic treatment may be coordinated with orthognathic surgery.
This is a specialist pathway and cannot be assessed meaningfully from a website form alone. Existing records, referrals and previous treatment history are useful to mention when contacting the practice.
What to include in your enquiry
- Whether you have a dentist, orthodontist or surgeon referral
- Any previous orthodontic or jaw treatment
- Whether scans or radiographs already exist
- Your preferred PretoriaSmile practice
A staged pathway across growth.
PretoriaSmile publishes extensive cleft lip and palate information, including NAM and orthodontic management. Prof. Ghabrial’s PhD focused on cleft lip/palate and craniofacial anomalies.
Cleft care is interdisciplinary. Orthodontics is one part of a wider treatment pathway.
The sequence and timing of care depend on the patient’s age, anatomy, previous procedures and the broader clinical team. The practice should be contacted directly for case-specific guidance.
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