Risk factors and the prevention of oral clefts
Braz. oral res
;
28(spe): 1-5, 14/01/2014.
Article
in English
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| ID: lil-704643
ABSTRACT
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.
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Main subject:
Cleft Lip
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Cleft Palate
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
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Etiology study
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Practice guideline
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Risk factors
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. oral res
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
University of Campinas/BR
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