Evaluation of Postsurgical Dentofacial Deformities in Children Operated for Correction of Cleft Lip and Palate—A Cross-sectional Study

JOURNAL TITLE: International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

Author
1. Chrishantha Joybell
2. Ramesh Krishnan
ISSN
0974-7052
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1613
Volume
12
Issue
3
Publishing Year
2019
Pages
13
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, SRM Kattankulathur Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
    1. Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry Vinayaka Mission\'s Sankarachariyar Dental College, Salem Tamil Nadu, India
  • Article keywords
    Cleft lip, Cleft palate, Cleft lip and palate

    Abstract

    Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the various dentofacial deformities in children who were surgically managed for cleft lip and palate (CLP). Materials and methods: The study was carried out in 100 surgically managed cleft lip palate children between the ages of 4 years and 15 years. After eliciting a detailed history, a thorough intraoral and extraoral examination was done and details were recorded in a printed proforma with photographs. Design: Cross-sectional study. Statistical analysis used: All the data were analyzed using SPSS 11.5 software for evaluation using the Chi-square test. Results: A wide range of surgical, dental, and functional problems among the surgically managed CLP patients were seen. Conclusion: The timing of direct lip repair showed a significant influence on the severity of dentofacial deformities. Lip repair before the age of 1 increases the severity of the deformity.

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