KAP STUDY ON PRESURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF CLEFT LIP AND PALATE INFANTS AMONG PRACTIONERS AND POSTGRADUATES OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY IN KERALA.

P.Pratyusha; Jipsa Venugopal; Anju.R.V

Volume : VII, Issue : V, May - 2018

KAP STUDY ON PRESURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF CLEFT LIP AND PALATE INFANTS AMONG PRACTIONERS AND POSTGRADUATES OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY IN KERALA.

P. Pratyusha, Jipsa Venugopal, Anju. R. V

Abstract :

Presurgical infant Orthopedics reduces the width of cleft gap to achieve an optimal alignment of the cleft segments and to allow surgical repair with minimal tension. Pedodontists should have the knowledge and practice of handling these patients in their daily practice. Hence this study was undertaken to investigate the perception of Pedodontists and post graduates of Pediatric Dentistry in Kerala regarding the pre surgical management of Cleft lip and palate infants.

A total of 134 Pedodontists and post graduates were interviewed through an online survey. Significant association was found between experience of the dentist and the frequency with which they reported seeing infants with CL/CP and the type of treatment rendered.

There is less exposure among Pedodontists and postgraduates regarding the presurgical orthopaedic techniques which needs to be reinforced through meaningful continuing dental education and training programs.