Cleft and Craniofacial Orthodontic Treatment
Dr. Arigo has extensive training and experience treating individuals with facial differences. His experience ranges from orthodontic treatment of isolated clefts to severe facial differences associated with a variety syndromes or facial trauma. Dr. Arigo is a member of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association and also serves as the orthodontist at the Center for Cleft and Craniofacial Anomalies at Golisano Children’s Hospital.
The orthodontist treating craniofacial problems serves as a structural diagnostician and practitioner, guiding the growth of the jaws and their ultimate relationship with the teeth. Orthodontic care is required prior to most surgical procedures associated with craniofacial anomalies. Excellent communication and coordination with the craniofacial surgeon is essential to optimize treatment results. Dr. Arigo works with a network of other health care professionals with experience in the field of cleft and craniofacial treatment. Dr. Arigo has experience treating the following facial differences:
- Cleft Lip
- Cleft Palate
- Craniosynostosis
- Craniofacial Syndromes
- Apert’s
- Pierre-Robin sequence
- Cruzon’s
- Treacher-Collins
- And a variety of other craniofacial syndromes
- Hemifacial Microsomia
- Cleidocranial Dysostosis
- Jaw Anomalies
- Small maxilla
- Micrognathia
- Craniofacial Tumors/growths
- Post Traumatic Facial Injuries
- Facial Asymmetries