Craniofacial Anomalies

Course Code
9105
ECTS Credits
5
Semester
6th and 7th Semester
Course Category
Course Description

In this course, cleft lip and palate and the disorders that are observed are taught. Infant feeding disorders, developmental deficits (language, cognition, and phonology), resonance disorders and oropharyngeal dysfunction, ear, nose, and throat abnormalities (effects on speech and resonation), dental abnormalities associated with cleft lip/cleft palate (effects on speech). Therapeutic procedures for speech, resonance, and oropharyngeal dysfunction: Surgical management of clefts and oropharyngeal dysfunction. Orthognathic surgery for craniofacial differences. Prosthetic treatment. Speech therapy.