Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 107, Issue 3, 432-434
Copyright © 1983 by American Dental Association
Multiple congenital defects: report of a case
AA Calomeni
and
JE Jordan
An unusual case history is presented in which a 4-year-old Oriental boy, born with multiple congenital defects primarily affecting anatomic structures in the midline, was treated by an oral surgeon, restorative dentist, and others. The defects included cleft palate, two complete and separate tongues, missing and decayed teeth, and an aortic abnormality. Treatment procedures included restoring the teeth, uniting the two tongues, lip repair, and fabrication of an obturator to close the palatal defect.