Correction of Secondary Alveolar Clefts with Iliac Bone Grafts.

Introduction: Cleft lip and palate deformities are one of the most common birth defects. The alveolar cleft requires bony repair to allow proper eruption of dentition. The purpose of this study is to evaluate success in the repair of alveolar clefts with iliac bone grafts.

Self-reported and clinically diagnosed dental needs among institutionalized adults in Vijayawada: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Frail and functionally dependent elderly people, living in institutions, have difficulties in accessing dental care. Hence, the present study aims to determine the relationship between subjective need and the equivalent clinical findings in an attempt to understand the factors that contribute to individual's perception of the need for dental care among institutionalized adults in Vijayawada.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study is conducted in all old age homes in Vijayawada.