Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the oral health conditions of people with cleft lip and palate attended in a specialized center in Belém. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with descriptive, quantitative and qualitative analysis. The research was developed at the Association for Support to the Cleft Labiopalatal Sorrisos Largos (AAFLSL), located in the city of Belém-PA. The data were obtained from an oral cavity clinical exam and medical records. The data obtained were tabulated in an excel spreadsheet. Results: From the analysis of 29 fissured individuals from 1 to 24 years old, it was found that males were the most frequent, in addition to a greater participation of children aged 1 to 3 years. The analysis of the presence of caries in relation to age showed that more than 50% of those analyzed did not have caries. The complete unilateral transforamen cleft was the one with the highest incidence. Conclusion: The data obtained show satisfactory oral health conditions of the people analyzed, however the presence of parafunctional habits is a risk factor for health. Finally, knowing the profile of the cleft patient is essential for establishing treatment protocols.
