# All are true about dental anomalies in cleft patients EXCEPT:

 # All are true about dental anomalies in cleft patients EXCEPT:

A. Hypodontia is the most commonly observed dental anomaly

B. Incidence of dental anomalies is strongly correlated with cleft severity

C. Maxillary lateral incisor is the most frequently affected tooth in the cleft area

D. Dental anomaly occurs more frequently on the non cleft side

The correct answer is D. Dental anomaly occurs more frequently on the non cleft side.

Explanation:

A. Hypodontia is the most commonly observed dental anomaly: True. Hypodontia, particularly in the maxillary lateral incisors, is frequently observed in cleft patients.

B. Incidence of dental anomalies is strongly correlated with cleft severity: True. More severe clefts are often associated with a higher prevalence of dental anomalies.

C. Maxillary lateral incisor is the most frequently affected tooth in the cleft area: True. This tooth is commonly missing, malformed, or displaced in cleft patients.

D. Dental anomaly occurs more frequently on the non-cleft side: False. Dental anomalies occur more frequently on the cleft side due to the disruption of normal development in the region of the cleft.