Single-Best Answer Questions

1. The most common surgical procedures for cleft patients include:
   • A. Cheiloplasty, palatoplasty, and rhinoplasty
   • B. Cheiloplasty, palatoplasty, and alveolar bone grafting
   • C. Palatoplasty, rhinoplasty, and alveolar bone grafting
   • D. Cheiloplasty, rhinoplasty, and orthognathic surgery
2. The C-flap technique is a modification of:
   • A. Millard rotation-advancement flap
   • B. Fischer’s technique
   • C. Intravelar veloplasty
   • D. Furlow palatoplasty
3. The primary goal of postoperative care after lip surgery in cleft patients is:
   • A. To prevent infection
   • B. To promote wound healing
   • C. To improve facial aesthetics
   • D. To correct speech problems
4. Laser therapy is used in scar management after lip surgery to:
   • A. Reduce scar tissue
   • B. Improve skin texture
   • C. Enhance wound healing
   • D. All of the above

Multiple-Choice Questions

1. Which of the following factors influence the timing of lip and palatal repair in cleft patients?
   • A. Severity of the cleft
   • B. Patient’s age
   • C. Surgeon’s preference
   • D. All of the above
2. What are the potential complications associated with lip surgery in cleft patients?
   • A. Dehiscence
   • B. Notching
   • C. Fistula formation
   • D. All of the above
3. Which of the following techniques can be used for palatal repair in cleft patients?
   • A. Furlow palatoplasty
   • B. Veau-Duhamel palatoplasty
   • C. Intravelar veloplasty
   • D. All of the above

True or False Questions

1. Lip and palatal repair are always performed simultaneously in cleft patients.
2. The C-flap technique is a traditional method for lip repair.
3. Postoperative massage is recommended to reduce scar tissue in cleft patients.
4. Laser therapy is a new and experimental approach to scar management.
5. Silicone gel can be used to help prevent scar contracture in cleft patients.

Answers to MCQs on Preliminary Surgical Procedures for Cleft Patients

Single-Best Answer Questions

1. B. Cheiloplasty, palatoplasty, and alveolar bone grafting
2. A. Millard rotation-advancement flap
3. B. To promote wound healing
4. D. All of the above

Multiple-Choice Questions

1. D. All of the above
2. D. All of the above
3. D. All of the above

True or False Questions

1. False
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. True