Orofacial clefts in the Middle Eastern countries – a systematic review

The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of orofacial clefts (OFC) in the Middle East. Recent studies of etiology of OFC in populations of different countries characterized by a specific cultural, religious, or socioeconomic status revealed that different environmental and genetic factors may participate in their etiology

Distribution of malocclusions in Middle East countries: A Systematic review.

High prevalence, multifactorial etiology and the effect on the esthetic, function and quality of life, make the malocclusions as a subject of debate for many years. Regarding the important role of malocclusion in treatment approaches, policy making in health organizations and understanding the etiology factors, this literature review was performed with the purpose of determining the prevalence and distribution of malocclusion in region of the Middle East

Socio-economic factors that may contribute to etiology of orofacial clefts.

Association of socio-economic status (SES) with congenital anomalies and diseases has been studied for many years. Under the umbrella of SES are several factors and they vary in different parts of the world due to differences in climate, ethnicity, and culture. The purpose of this systematic review was to determine associations between various risk factors related to SES and prevalence of orofacial clefts (OFC)

Biomarkers of Orthodontic Tooth Movement

Orthodontic tooth movement is made possible by remodeling of the alveolar bone process. Bone remodeling is carried out by cellular activities of osteoclasts, osteoblasts, and osteocytes. This in turn is regulated by a number of extracellular factors including growth factors, cytokines, chemokines, hormones and biomechanical force. This review is focused on chemical biomarkers characterizing orthodontic tooth movement

Distribution of malocclusions in Middle East countries: A Systematic review.

High prevalence, multifactorial etiology and the effect on the esthetic, function and quality of life, make the malocclusions as a subject of debate for many years. Regarding the important role of malocclusion in treatment approaches, policy making in health organizations and understanding the etiology factors, this literature review was performed with the purpose of determining the prevalence and distribution of malocclusion in region of the Middle East

Orofacial clefts in the Middle Eastern countries – a systematic review

The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of orofacial clefts (OFC) in the Middle East. Recent studies of etiology of OFC in populations of different countries characterized by a specific cultural, religious, or socioeconomic status revealed that different environmental and genetic factors may participate in their etiology

Face-Shape Genes Influencing Malocclusion

Etiology of malocclusions and relative contributions of genetic and environmental factors have been a matter of debate in orthodontics for many years. Personalized orthodontic treatment and prevention strategies will constitute a big step forward in orthodontics. One of the first steps towards this paradigm shift would be identification of relationships between genotype and phenotype of malocclusions. Studies showed that many genes and environmental factors are collectively asserting their influence during formation of a phenotype. Despite this complexity, the study of etiology of malocclusions is fundamental for understanding of cellular processes underlying craniofacial growth and development of dental relations

PREVALENCE OF CLEFT LIP AND PALATE ANOMALIES IN SOUTH-EAST ASIA

BACKGROUND. South-East Asia consists of eleven countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar(Burma), Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste, and Vietnam) that are diverse in religion, history and culture. Population of 642 million people lives on area of 1.7 million sq. miles. Birth defects cause a significant proportion of infant and childhood mortality and morbidity. Regional offices of WHO are working towards improvement of this situation. Cleft lip and palate (CLP) anomalies are the second most common congenital malformations with average birth prevalence 1 in 500 – 1 in 1000 worldwide, while higher numbers occur in low-income and developing countries. Because of insufficient resources in many of these countries, CLP anomalies create a burden on individuals, families, and society. The first step to effectively plan improvement of this situation is to know how many babies with CLP are born in each specific country or location. Purpose of our study was to review literature on prevalence of CLP in the South-East Asiancountries

PREVALENCE OF CLEFT LIP AND PALATE ANOMALIES IN SOUTH-EAST ASIA

BACKGROUND. South-East Asia consists of eleven countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar(Burma), Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste, and Vietnam) that are diverse in religion, history and culture. Population of 642 million people lives on area of 1.7 million sq. miles. Birth defects cause a significant proportion of infant and childhood mortality and morbidity. Regional offices of WHO are working towards improvement of this situation. Cleft lip and palate (CLP) anomalies are the second most common congenital malformations with average birth prevalence 1 in 500 – 1 in 1000 worldwide, while higher numbers occur in low-income and developing countries. Because of insufficient resources in many of these countries, CLP anomalies create a burden on individuals, families, and society. The first step to effectively plan improvement of this situation is to know how many babies with CLP are born in each specific country or location. Purpose of our study was to review literature on prevalence of CLP in the South-East Asiancountries