Influence of lip closure on alveolar cleft width in patients with cleft lip and palate

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The influence of surgery on growth and stability after treatment in patients with cleft lip and palate are topics still under discussion. The aim of the present study was to investigate the influence of early lip closure on the width...

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Main Authors: Schmelzle Rainer, Gehrke Gerd, Vorwig Oliver, Blessmann Marco, Eichhorn Wolfgang, Heiland Max
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-01-01
Series:Head & Face Medicine
Online Access:http://www.head-face-med.com/content/7/1/3