Incidence, Etiology and Prevention of Cleft Lip and/or Palate
Cleft lip and/or palate is the most common congenital craniofacial deformity. This article reviewed the incidence, etiology and prevention of cleft Lip and/or palate on order to present fundamental data for further care of cleft patients.
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