Abstract:
Introduction People who have a cleft lip and/or palate (CLP) experience cosmetic, speech, hearing,
and dental problems. Aim To appreciate the oral impact on daily performance of cleft lip and palate
patients with or without secondary bone grafting. Material and method The study was performed on
68 individuals with cleft lip and palate. The subjects were divided into two main groups: 34 patients
with secondary alveolar bone grafting and 34 without. Results Questionnaire analysis by OIDP
showed significantly higher impacts on daily performance in cleft lip and palate patients without
secondary bone grafting. Conclusions The study underlines the importance of good oral health in
cleft patients and their psychosocial integration.