Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs Among 3-12 year-old Children: with Cleft Lip and/or Palate in Iraq

Jum'a Ja'far, Zainab/ Ali Salih, Ban

ISBN 10: 365993321X / ISBN 13: 9783659933219

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2016

188 pages. 8.66x5.91x0.43 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __365993321X

Synopsis:

Congenital anomalies constitute a major problem to human health. Cleft palate with or without cleft lip is one of the more common congenital anomalies in man, which is caused by incomplete fusion of the maxillary processes from the 4th week to the 12th week of foetal life. It is usually associated with problems which is not only cosmetic and dental abnormalities, but also speech, hearing, and facial growth difficulties. The main reason for treating patients with cleft lip, palate, and alveolus are function and esthetics. Cleft lip and palate become a major public health problem affecting one in every 500-1000 birth worldwide. These patients are likely to have significant dental problems that require attention of various specialists in dentistry because these children present anatomical changes both inherent to the malformation as well as because of treatment interventions.

About the Author: Dr. Zainab Jum’a Ja’far was born in Baghdad, 1977. B.D.S: 2000 / M.Sc.: 2006. Current position and employer: Lecturer in pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Baghdad University. Professional experience: Pediatric Dentistry, academic jobs lecturer in the college of dentistry, Baghdad University.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs Among...
Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Publication Date: 2016
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Brand New