An Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Comparison Between Adults With Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate and Class III Malocclusion.

CONCLUSION: Surgical Class III malocclusion have a poorer OHRQoL when compared to patients with UCLP, irrespective of whether they are treated surgically or orthodontically. Therefore, the greater commitment of OHRQoL appears to be influenced by the etiology of Class III, and not by treatment plan.
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Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - June 5, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Barros LAN, Jesuino FAS, de Paiva JB, Rino-Neto J, Valladares-Neto J Tags: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Source Type: research