Non-syndromic cleft lip and palate (CLP) status and its oral microbiota (exposure/grouping) vs Children and adolescents aged 0-18 years without CLP (controls)
Streptococcus mutans count · Children and adolescents aged 0-18 years with non-syndromic cleft lip and palate (CLP)
A meta-analysis of 2 studies found no difference in mean Streptococcus mutans levels between children with and without CLP, with very high heterogeneity; the evidence is ungraded.
1 finding from 1 review
- Characterization of the oral microbiota and the relationship of the oral microbiota with the dental and periodontal… 2024 All outcomesMultiple countries; pediatric cleft/craniofacial care; saliva, dental plaque, subgingival plaque and nasal/oropharyngeal samplesTwo studies were analyzed that reported the outcome in means of the presence of Streptococcus mutans, and that there was no difference between the means for healthy patients and those with CLP. The results of these…2 studiesGRADE not reported