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A patient with cleft palate may show all of the following dental manifestations EXCEPT:

  1. Microglossia
  2. Supernumerary or missing teeth
  3. Malocclusion
  4. Enamel defects
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Correct answer: A. Microglossia

  • A. Correct. Microglossia is not a feature of cleft palate.
  • B. Supernumerary and missing teeth are common in the cleft region.
  • C. Malocclusion (crossbite, collapsed arch) is common with clefts.
  • D. Enamel hypoplasia/defects frequently occur near the cleft.

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