The Pattern of Maxillary Cleft Alveolus in Patients from Khyber College of Dentistry, Peshawar, Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study

Hina Afsar; Maryam Gul; Madeeha Gul; Muhammad Jawad Ullah; Nauman Khan

doi:10.37185/LnS.1.1.762

Hina Afsar Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar, Pakistan
Maryam Gul Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar, Pakistan
Madeeha Gul Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar, Pakistan
Muhammad Jawad Ullah, Mr Iqra National University Peshawar, Pakistan
Nauman Khan Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar, Pakistan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37185/LnS.1.1.762

Keywords: Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate, Craniofacial Abnormalities.

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to determine the pattern of a maxillary cleft alveolus in patients from Khyber
College of Dentistry Peshawar, Pakistan.
Study Design: Cross-sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,
Iqra National University Peshawar, Pakistan from 2^nd February 2022 to 2^nd July 2022.
Methods: A total of 98 paediatric patients aged from birth to 16 years were chosen using a consecutive nonprobability selection method. Thorough clinical and radiographic investigations were conducted to verify the diagnosis and determine the specific characteristics of the cleft alveolus. The data were examined using R studio, utilising descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, t-tests, and ANOVA.
Results: The average age of patients was 0.31 ± 0.32 years. The gender distribution was about equal, with a
male-to-female ratio of 1.04:1. The occurrence of unilateral cleft alveolus was considerably higher (83.67%)
than that of bilateral cleft alveolus (16.33%). No significant statistical connections were discovered between
age, gender, and cleft type (P > 0.05). The t-test and ANOVA analyses revealed statistically significant variations
in average ages between unilateral and bilateral cleft types, albeit clinically negligible.
Conclusion: The study highlighted the prevalence of clefts on the left side of the face, emphasising the
importance of this information for planning surgeries and allocating resources. Although there are no
significant demographic connections, the results affirm the need for early intervention and a multidisciplinary
approach to enhance patient outcomes.

How to cite this: Afsar H, Gul M, Gul M, Ullah MJ, Khan N. The Pattern of Maxillary Cleft Alveolus in Patients from Khyber College of Dentistry, Peshawar, Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study. Life and Science. 2024; 5(4): 552-558. doi: http://doi.org/10.37185/LnS.1.1.762