International journal of paediatric dentistry
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Int J Paediatr Dent · Mar 2018
The electrical activity of the masticatory muscles in children with cleft lip and palate.
Information regarding masticatory muscle function in children with cleft lip and palate (CLP) is limited. As a consequence, research on masticatory muscle activity in cleft subjects is needed. ⋯ Children with clefts have altered temporal muscle function. The presence of posterior crossbites affects the temporal muscle activity in cleft subjects. Early diagnosis and orthodontic treatment of malocclusions are necessary to achieve functional improvement in these patients.