Article
The complex genetics of cleft lip and palate.
European journal of orthodontics - 1 Feb 2004
Cobourne Martyn T
Abstract excerpt
Clefts of the lip and palate are a common craniofacial anomaly, requiring complex multidisciplinary treatment and having lifelong implications for affected individuals. The aetiology of both cleft lip with or without cleft palate (CLP) and isolated cleft palate (CP) is thought to be multifactorial, with both genetic and environmental factors playing a role. In recent years, a number of significant breakthroughs...
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