Figure 1

Figure 1: Composite schematic showing the dynamics of distortion in the unoperated cleft lip and palate.

Figure 2a

Figure 2a: Unilateral left cleft lip and palate in a 5 month-old baby.

Figure 2b

Figure 2b: Appearance immediately after functional lip and nose surgery.

Figure 2c

Figure 2c: Appearance 6 days after operation.

Figure 2d

Figure 2d: Primary functional soft palate repair carried out concomitantly with lip surgery.

Figure 2e

Figure 2e: Child at 3 years of age.

Figure 2F

Figure 2f: Lip at 16 years of age.

Figure 3a

Figure 3a: Unrepaired bilateral cleft lip and palate.

Figure 3b

Figure 3b: Appearance of patient at 7 years of age, after functional palate and lip surgery.

Figure 4a

Figure 4a: Alveolar defect in a 51 2-year-old child, before alveolar bone graft.

Figure 4b

Figure 4b: Right lateral view 12 years after functional surgical reconstruction of the cleft alveolus.

Figure 4c

Figure 4c: Anterior view 12 years after functional surgical reconstruction of the cleft alveolus.