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

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Author	Joybell, Chrishantha Krishnan, Ramesh Kumar, Suresh
Copyright Year	2019
Abstract	AimThe 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 methodsThe 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.DesignCross-sectional study.Statistical analysis usedAll the data were analyzed using SPSS 11.5 software for evaluation using the Chi-square test.ResultsA wide range of surgical, dental, and functional problems among the surgically managed CLP patients were seen.ConclusionThe 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.How to cite this articleJoybell C, Krishnan R, et al. Evaluation of Postsurgical Dentofacial Deformities in Children Operated for Correction of Cleft Lip and Palate—A Cross-sectional Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2019;12(3):165–177.
ISSN	09747052
Journal	International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
Volume Number	12
PubMed Central reference number	PMC6811945
Issue Number	3
PubMed reference number	31708610
e-ISSN	09751904
DOI	10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1613
Language	English
Publisher	Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Publisher Date	2019-05-01
Access Restriction	Open
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Subject Keyword	Cleft lip Cleft palate Cleft lip and palate
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Oral Surgery Periodontics Orthodontics Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health