Archives of Orofacial Sciences 2020;15(2):89-95

doi:10.21315/aos2020.15.2.462

A Malaysian National Cleft Registry: An Orthodontic Point of View Al Imran Shahrula , Mas Suryalis Ahmadb , Nik M

Shahrul Al 1

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Keywords

Cleft lip and palate; registry; orthodontic; Malaysia

Country

Malaysia

Language

English

Abstract

Cleft lip and palate (CLP) is one of the most prevalent birth defects. CLP can have a profound physical impact on the child and a psychological impact on both the parents and child. The systemic collection and audit of data on CLP has traditionally been an integral part of comprehensive cleft care. This requires the development of a national cleft registry. This article describes the current orthodontic cleft care, the benefits of a registry and assesses the challenges faced in developing a national cleft registry in Malaysia from an orthodontic point of view.