Reconstructive

937) Which of the following statements about Residual Alveolar Ridge Cleft is TRUE?

A. The most common indication for grafting is inadequate oral feeding.
B. The most common bone graft used for closure is cranial bone.
C. The use of cancellous bone fragments is the ideal choice.
D. The best timing for primary repair is at the time of closure of the Cleft Lip.
E. Normal chewing with the front teeth can begin two weeks postop after Alveolar Bone Grafting.




REFERENCES & ANSWER




Davis P. T., Hochman M. , Funcik T.: Alveolar Cleft Bone Grafts, Facial Plastic Surgery, July 1993, Vo. 9, No. 3, pp. 232-238




937) A              The most common indication for grafting is inadequate oral feeding.