Association between oral clefts and periodontal clinical measures: meta-analysis.
Tamer MarzoukMostafa YoussefAlexandra TsigaridaChristy McKinneyCynthia WongLisa DeLuciaRitu ShahHongyue WangHans MalmstromErin ShopePublished in: International journal of paediatric dentistry (2021)
As age is positively related to periodontal disease progression, and individuals with CL/P are more likely to present with more plaque accumulation and gingival inflammation, clinicians should reinforce preventive dental care from an early age.