Periodontal Health in Cleft Lip and Palate Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Boloor Vinita, Thomas Biju
Primary Institution: Yenepoya Dental College
Hypothesis
Patients with cleft lip, cleft palate, and cleft lip along with alveolus and palate have differing periodontal health statuses.
Conclusion
Patients with cleft lip, alveolus, and palate are more prone to severe periodontal disease due to difficulties in maintaining oral hygiene.
Supporting Evidence
- Oral hygiene was poor in 75% of cleft lip, alveolus, and palate subjects.
- Severe periodontitis was found in more than 50% of subjects with cleft lip, alveolus, and palate.
- Bleeding on probing was more prevalent in the anterior sextant of cleft lip subjects.
Takeaway
Kids with cleft lips and palates have a harder time keeping their teeth clean, which can lead to more gum problems.
Methodology
Cross-sectional study with clinical examination using Oral Hygiene Index and Community Periodontal Index.
Potential Biases
Potential bias from a single examiner conducting the assessments.
Limitations
The study only included subjects with permanent dentition and did not account for systemic diseases.
Participant Demographics
60 cleft subjects divided into three groups: cleft lip, cleft palate, and cleft lip with alveolus and palate.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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