Dental Anomalies in Maxillary Incisors and Canines among Patients with Total Cleft Lip and Palate

Cleft lip and palate is the most common asymmetric congenital condition of orofacial region, which also finds its reflection in dental anomalies. The aim study was to present asymmetries front region maxilla cleft patients. Materials Methods: We analyzed plaster casts panoramic X-rays 154 patients with total clefts 151 healthy individuals. patients’ age ranged between 7.1 20 years (mean 13.18). control group had a similar range (7.1 years, mean 13.44). digital caliper used measure width teeth. Each measurement performed three times each. Results: Most anomalies among referred lateral incisors were focused on side. asymmetry reflected both number teeth their width. incisor missing twice as frequently side individual. If present, usually ±1.5 mm narrower than opposite In bilateral clefts, occurred more left Conclusions: Dental problems commonly affected incisors. reduced patients—showing smaller mesiodistal dimension