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

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.