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Condition of oral tissues in children with congenital cleft lip and palate

Tetiana O Timokhina1

  • 1BOGOMOLETS NATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, KYIV, UKRAINE; NATIONAL SPECIALIZED CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL "OKHMATDYT", KYIV, UKRAINE.

Wiadomosci Lekarskie (Warsaw, Poland : 1960)
|August 6, 2024
PubMed

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Children with congenital complete cleft lip and palate exhibit high rates of dental anomalies like adentia and retention, alongside prevalent oral diseases. These conditions significantly complicate surgical and orthodontic rehabilitation efforts.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Congenital Anomalies

Background:

  • Congenital complete cleft lip, alveolar process, hard, and soft palate are complex conditions affecting oral tissue development.
  • Understanding the oral health status in these children is crucial for effective treatment planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of dental anomalies and oral diseases in children with congenital complete cleft lip and palate.
  • To assess the impact of these conditions on oral health and rehabilitation outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical and radiological analysis of 302 children (aged 8-18) with unilateral or bilateral complete cleft lip and palate.
  • Evaluation of primary dentition, dental anomalies (adentia, retention, supernumerary teeth), caries, periodontal status, and soft tissue conditions.

Main Results:

  • High prevalence of adentia (69.53%), retention, and supernumerary teeth, with variations between sexes and cleft types.
  • Over 90% of patients had caries; 80.75% showed periodontal inflammation.
  • Significant occurrences of cheilitis and glossitis were observed.

Conclusions:

  • Congenital complete cleft lip and palate are associated with substantial dental anomalies and oral pathologies.
  • These oral health issues present significant challenges for successful surgical and orthodontic rehabilitation.
Abstract

Keywords:
diseases of the mucous membrane of the oral cavitycariesdefects of the dentitioncleft lip and palatecongenital defectsdiseases of periodontal tissues

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