Moon Cheung Lai

Moon Cheung Lai

Hong Kong

Publications
  • Research Article
    Dental Anomalies in Chinese Children with Cleft Lip and Palate
    Author(s): Hai Ming Wong*,Moon Cheung Lai,Nigel Martyn King Hai Ming Wong*,Moon Cheung Lai,Nigel Martyn King

    Background: The prevalence of dental anomalies in children with cleft lip and palate (CLP) has been said to be higher than in the normal children; however, such findings have not been expressed for different racial groups. Aim: To determine the prevalence of anomalies in children with CLP and to ascertain if there were any differences between the prevalence figures for CLP and non-CLP children. Design: This is a retrospective study looking at previously collected clinical records. The sample consisted of 231 pairs of age and gender matched CLP and non-CLP southern Chinese aged between 12 and 16 years. The dental records of the subjects were examined to gather data on anomalies of tooth number, size and shape. Results: It was found that 57.6% of th.. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2161-1122.1000127

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