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Surgery for Restoration of function Cleft surgery is a medical procedure designed to repair a cleft lip and/or cleft palate. A cleft lip is a split or gap in the upper lip, while a cleft palate is a gap in the roof of the mouth. These conditions occur when the tissues in the lip or palate do not fully come together during pregnancy. Cleft surgery offers significant benefits such as improved facial appearance, better speech development, enhanced eating and drinking, reduced risk of ear infections, increased confidence, and long-term health improvements. This surgery helps individuals achieve a more normal and fulfilling life by addressing the gaps and functional issues associated with cleft conditions. Surgery for oral sleep apnea is a medical procedure designed to treat sleep apnea, a condition where breathing stops and starts during sleep. The surgery aims to clear blocked airways to help you breathe more easily at night. Purpose: This surgery helps improve airflow by removing or adjusting tissues in the throat or mouth, which can be causing the blockage. Types: Common types of surgery include uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), which removes excess tissue from the throat, and genioglossus advancement (GA), which repositions the tongue muscle attachment to keep the airway open. Benefits: The surgery can reduce or eliminate snoring and improve the quality of your sleep, leading to better overall health and more restful nights. SARPE (Surgical Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion) is a surgical procedure used to widen the upper jaw, especially for adults or those with a fully developed jaw. Purpose: SARPE helps correct issues like narrow upper jaws, crowded teeth, and crossbites. It creates more space in the upper jaw to improve tooth alignment and overall bite. Procedure: The surgery involves making small cuts in the bone of the upper jaw to make it easier to expand. After the surgery, a special device called a palatal expander is used to gradually widen the jaw over a few months. Benefits: SARPE can help improve dental and facial aesthetics, enhance bite function, and relieve discomfort caused by a narrow jaw. Benefits: The surgery can reduce or eliminate snoring and improve the quality of your sleep, leading to better overall health and more restful nights.

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