Orthodontic diagnostics in children with congenital cleft lip and palate with dentognathic deformities

Objective: To increasing the efficiency of orthodontic treatment by developing and implementing an examination record for children with congenital cleft lip and palate with dentognathic deformities. Methodology. In this study, records of examination of a patient with congenital cleft lip and palate with dentognathic deformities was performed. The advantage of the proposed record is its informativeness and ergonomics A pilot examination has been conducted to correct the form and content, to add information. Results. We developed methods of determining the sagittal and transverse dimensions of the defect and fragments of the cleft upper jaw, the specifics of quality control of hygienic care. We used hygienic index for determining the indicator of individual oral hygiene adjusted to account for hygiene of various qualities on the upper and lower dentition (DIOH) and speech therapy diagnostics. Conclusion: The record of examination of patients with congenital cleft lip and palate with dentognathic deformities is advisable to use when planning and conducting orthodontic treatment. This provides an opportunity to take into account and describe all peculiarities of the dental status, justify the choice of treatment methods and trace the dynamics of rehabilitation.