Malocclusions and oral disorders associated with cleft lip and palate; Prevention and treatment
1 Student of Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Cuenca, Ecuador.
2 Professor of Orthodontics. Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Cuenca, Ecuador.
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023, 19(01), 970–976
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2023.19.1.1443
Publication history:
Received on 08 June 2023; revised on 16 July 2023; accepted on 19 July 2023
Abstract:
Cleft lip and palate are congenital malformations with the highest prevalence worldwide, its etiology is multifactorial and produces different dental anomalies and occlusal alterations. The present study aims to review the literature to gather information on the association of cleft lip and cleft palate in the development of occlusal disorders that cause problems in swallowing, speech, feeding and breathing. A descriptive review was performed with a qualitative approach of the literature, including original articles, systematic reviews and bibliographic reviews published after 2019. Once the information was analyzed, it is evident that congenital malformations play an important role in the establishment of occlusal alterations that affect the correct development of the stomatognathic system. In conclusion, cleft lip and palate have a negative impact on facial and occlusal structures.
Keywords:
Cleft lip; Cleft palate; Occlusal alterations caused by malocclusions
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