1Ph. D. Scholar & Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
2Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Debarchita Sarangi, PhD Scholar & Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, e-mail: drbarchita2016@gmail.com
Online published on 27 March, 2020.
Cleft defects are very common deformations in the head and neck region. This requires immediate intervention by specialists from birth. Counseling patient and family members from the initial period is vital. Treatment is done phase by phase. There have been various factors affecting prevalence of this defect. This article is a review of the epidemiology of cleft defects, observed in different regions and in India.
Cleft Lip and Palate, Prevalence, Incidence
