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Can an adult with a cleft lip and palate get dental implants and/or veneers?

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mizplazolaAug 11, 2020
Its hard to find a dentist who can help me fix my smile. Ive been to three different dentist including an oral surgeon but didn't help me since I have a complicated case. Ive had two jaw surgeries and both times relapsed however my underbite has improved with both surgeries.Because of my bilateral cleft palate and congenitally missing teeth I have a small upper jaw. My question is am I a candidate for veneers? or some type of dental implants? or will the jaw surgeries and cleft affect a dental treatment to improve my smile?

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