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Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery

Expert surgical correction of cleft lip and palate conditions from early childhood to adulthood in Jaffna.

Transformative Care from Prime Smile

Life-Changing Results for Cleft Lip and Palate

A cleft lip or palate occurs when the facial structures don't fully join in utero. Surgery corrects the affected areas of the lip, roof of the mouth, and jaw. Our cleft lip treatments are available for both children and adults.
  • Primary repair of cleft lip and palate in early infancy
  • Alveolar bone grafting for upper jaw and dental arch
  • Orthognathic surgery and revision procedures for adults
Adults living with an untreated or partially corrected cleft lip can experience ongoing difficulties with their bite, breathing, speech, and looks. Corrective surgery can address all of these issues, often with permanent results.

If further procedures are needed, such as nose reshaping, closing a gap in the palate, or improving speech, Prime Smile can assess individual history and recommend the most appropriate course of treatment.
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Primary Care

Surgery gives children with cleft lips or palates the best possible chance of recovery. Cleft lip repair can be carried out at 3 months and cleft palate closure between 6 and 12 months. Surgical correction supports feeding, speech, and facial development.

  • Cleft lip repair to improve appearance and smile.
  • Palate closure to help with feeding, swallowing, speech.
  • Bone grafting if needed to support growing teeth & jaw.

For adults who missed early correction or received incomplete treatment, primary repair is still possible and can make a big difference in breathing, speech, and quality of life. It is never too late to seek the care you need.

Secondary Care

Secondary surgery addresses what primary repair alone cannot fully resolve. As your child grows, or if you are an adult seeking further correction, additional procedures can fine-tune the results and address any remaining concerns.

  • Rhinoplasty to improve nasal appearance and breathing
  • Pharyngoplasty to support clearer, more confident speech
  • Orthognathic surgery to correct bite and jaw alignment

For children, secondary care is carefully timed around facial growth milestones. For adults, surgery can be carried out at any stage to address longstanding concerns with jaw alignment, nasal appearance, speech, or the palate.

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First Assessment

The first appointment involves a thorough evaluation of the cleft's extent and impact on feeding, speech, breathing, and bone structure. X-rays, imaging, and scans may be arranged to build a complete picture before any decisions are made.

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Discuss Treatment

The dentist will explain available surgical options in plain language, explaining the recommended approach, expected outcomes, and the right timing for you or your child. You can ask questions and discuss budget concerns as well.

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The Procedure

Cleft surgery is performed by a specialist dental surgeon using techniques tailored to each cleft. Surgery time can vary depending on the severity of the condition. Your surgeon will explain the procedure in advance.

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Follow-up Care

Cleft surgery requires ongoing specialist review. Your surgeon will schedule check-ups to monitor healing, assess speech development, and determine whether further corrective procedures are needed.

Surgical Excellence for Cleft Lip and Palate

Restore Function

Our cleft lip and palate correction surgeries restore normal feeding, breathing, and speech by repairing the structural abnormalities that affect how the mouth, lip, and palate work together throughout life.

Improve Appearance

Cleft repair addresses visible differences in the lip, nose, and facial symmetry. Our surgeons focus on natural, proportionate results that enhance appearance while preserving each patient's unique features.

Lasting Treatment

Achieving the best results from cleft treatment requires careful planning across multiple stages. Our specialists coordinate each procedure with the next, ensuring that every intervention delivers lasting improvement.

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