Orthodontics and paediatric dentistry: Veau classification: practice question

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Dentistry · Orthodontics and paediatric dentistry: Veau classification

Sample item

In the Veau classification of clefts, a complete unilateral cleft of the lip, alveolus and hard and soft palate is placed in which class?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Class III

Veau Class I is a cleft of the soft palate only, Class II involves hard and soft palate, Class III is a complete unilateral cleft lip and palate, and Class IV is a complete bilateral cleft lip and palate. The class reflects the extent of involvement.

Option by option

  • A. Class I

    Class I involves only the soft palate.

  • B. Class III (correct)

    Correct. A complete unilateral lip and palate cleft is Class III.

  • C. Class II

    Class II involves the hard and soft palate without the lip.

  • D. Class IV

    Class IV is complete bilateral.

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What is the answer to this Dentistry question?

The best answer is B, Class III. Veau Class I is a cleft of the soft palate only, Class II involves hard and soft palate, Class III is a complete unilateral cleft lip and palate, and Class IV is a complete bilateral cleft lip and palate.

Why is "Class I" not the answer?

Class I involves only the soft palate.

Why is "Class II" not the answer?

Class II involves the hard and soft palate without the lip.

Why is "Class IV" not the answer?

Class IV is complete bilateral.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Orthodontics and paediatric dentistry: Veau classification in Dentistry. The class reflects the extent of involvement.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Orthodontics and paediatric dentistry: Veau classification?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.