Publications by authors named "Irene Cagidiaco"
Children (Basel)
May 2022
Article Synopsis
- - This study aimed to assess the quality of life in Italian children and adolescents with cleft lip, palate, and alveolus (CLPA) after receiving a specialized dental treatment program, comparing them to a control group without CLPA.
- - In the study, 32 patients with CLPA received tailored oral hygiene instructions starting at around 6 years old, while a matched control group of 32 individuals did not have any specific dental hygiene education prior.
- - Results indicated that kids with CLPA showed significantly better quality of life (measured by the OHIP-14 questionnaire) and lower dental issues (measured by the DMFT index) compared to the control group, highlighting the effectiveness of the tailored dental program.
