Is it possible to identify dental abnormalities in patients with cleft lip and palate through panoramic radiograph?

An integrative review

Abstract

Objective: the aim of this study is to review the literature on the presence of dental anomalies identified through panoramic radiographs of patients with cleft lip and palate. Methods: the search was carried out using the DECs/MeSH descriptors “Radiography, panoramic”, “Cleft palate”, and “Tooth Abnormalities”, which were submitted to the LILACS, SciELO, PubMed, and Portal de Periódicos da Capes databases. Observational and case-control articles published between 2018 and 2022 in English, Portuguese, and Spanish were accepted. Results: thirty-two (32) articles were accepted according to the inclusion criteria. Among them, review articles, case reports and books were excluded, as well as articles that did not fit the objectives of this study or that were published only in other languages. Finally, five (5) articles were considered to compose this review. Among the identified dental anomalies, dental agenesis was the most prevalent, especially affecting the upper lateral incisor. Other anomalies found were also reported, such as hyperdontia, impaction, root laceration, rotation, twinning, and fusion, in addition to eruption disorders. Conclusion: It’s possible to consider panoramic radiography as an important resource in the diagnosis of these anomalies with more precision.