Craniofacial anomalies comprise a large fraction of all human birth defects, less frequent only than congenital heart disorders and clubfoot. Cleft lip with or without palate (CL/P) is the most common craniofacial birth defect with an estimated quarter of a million affected babies born each year in the world. Clefts of the lip and palate reported with an incidence of between 3.7 per 1000 and 0.4 per 1000 live births. An understanding of the mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of clefts contributes to effective management and prevention strategies by generating hypotheses that can be tested by laboratory and clinical research.

Dr. Saravanan G pursuing my Master of Dental Surgery under the guidance of Dr. I. Packiaraj Professor and Head, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Rajas Dental College and Hospital. Have done under graduation from Sri Ramakrishna Dental College & Hospital and Senior Internship at Thoothukudi Government Medical College and Hospital.