Frequency of Malocclusion of Cleft Lip and/or Palate: A Multicentric Study In Bangladesh
Abstract:
Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of
malocclusion based on molar and incisor relationship in a
group of Bangladeshi cleft lip and/or palate Patients.
Material and Methods: The study was performed on the dental
cast and photos of the dentition of 140 individuals with cleft
lip and/or palate aged between 5 and 15 years. Convenient
sampling was carried out. These were used to study and
compare the transverse and frontal occlusion of cleft lip
palate subjects. Malocclusion was classified based on Angle’s
Molar and British Incisor Classification.