PMID: 22583885May 16, 2012Paper

Caries experience in individuals with cleft lip and palate

Pediatric Dentistry
Patricia Nivoloni TannureAlexandre R Vieira

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess if children with clefts have an increased caries experience. Caries data was collected via clinical examination of 115 4- to 21-year-olds with clefts and 230 controls. Cleft type was confirmed through their medical records and fluoride exposure history; oral hygiene habits and dietary history were obtained though a questionnaire. The adherence to the preventive oral health habits (tooth-brushing, use of fluoride, and dietary factors) were not different among groups excluding the use of dental floss. The mean DMFT was 1.20 (±1.8 SD) for the cleft group and 0.90 (±1.8) for the control group. There was no significant difference in the DMFT scores between children with clefts and the control group (P=.16). The mean dmft was 1.68 (±2.1) for the cleft group and 2.61 (±2.9) for the control group. The prevalence of dental caries in primary teeth was significantly lower in the cleft-affected children vs the control group (P=.02). The percentage of caries-free individuals was similar in cleft and control groups (P=.90), and was also similar in different cleft types (P=.67). Caries experience in children born with clefts is not higher in comparison to control children.

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Jun 1, 2006·Journal of Applied Oral Science : Revista FOB·Soraya Fernandes MestrinerWilson Júnior Mestriner
Jan 6, 2010·The Cleft Palate-craniofacial Journal : Official Publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association·Mahmoud Al-Dajani

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