The effects of cleft lip and palate on facial growth and dental occlusion are reported for a pair of genetically identical twins only one of which has a cleft of lip and palate. Mandibular growth and arch form are similar for both patients but downward growth of the maxilla has been less for the cleft twin and the maxilla is contracted compared with that of the normal twin.
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