Management of Alveolar Cleft Defect by Iliac Crest Secondary Bone Grafting: A Case Report

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: This case report aims to describe the management of alveolar cleft defect by iliac crest secondary bone grafting. BACKGROUND: The secondary alveolar bone grafting performed during the mixed dentition period is an essential module of modern-day rehabilitation of cleft lip and palate patients with alveolar defects. Iliac crest bone graft is a frequent secondary graft used and is technique sensitive. CASE DESCRIPTION: A 12-year-old girl with alveolar cleft defect having problems with speech and regurgitation of fluids from nostril was presented and its management by a combination of iliac crest bone grafting and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) was described. CONCLUSION: One year recall radiograph showed successful bone augmentation with this secondary alveolar bone grafting along with application of platelet rich plasma (PRP). CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Osseous integration can be enhanced by PRP application over the graft which gives greater clinical outcome with less invasiveness. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Vemagiri CT, Damera S, Pamidi VRC, et al. Management of Alveolar Cleft Defect by Iliac Crest Secondary Bone Grafting: A Case Report. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2022;15(4):472-474.