Risk factors and the prevention of oral clefts

Autor(es)

Gil-da-Silva-Lopes, Vera Lucia ; Monlleo, Isabella Lopes

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: BRAZILIAN ORAL RESEARCH; v. 28, p. 5-pg., 2014-01-01.

Resumo

This article presents general aspects of risk factors and particularities of the management of individuals with oral clefts (OCs). A practical manual of prevention and management of this congenital defect was prepared based on a review of the literature and using data from Brazilian multicenter studies. Since OCs require efforts from all levels of healthcare, the data herein presented permits appropriate follow-up for affected individuals and their families. Also, the recognition of risk factors is crucial for planning and implementing preventive measures at the individual and population levels. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 03/08959-3 - Assistencia fonoaudiologica a pacientes com fissuras labiais e(ou) palatinas: informacoes obtidas com os pais.
• Beneficiário: Vera Lúcia Gil da Silva Lopes
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular