Alveolar Bone Graft (ABG) for Children born with Cleft Lip and Palate

When will the ABG be done?

The best time for the ABG will be decided by a Plastic Surgeon and an Orthodontist (a Dentist who corrects the position of a person’s teeth and jaw).

• When the adult canine is ¾ developed
• Usually between nine and 14 years of age