Assessing the Impact of Transcutaneous Maxillary Distraction Osteogenesis on Pharyngeal Airway Volume in Children with Cleft Lip and Palate: A 3D Evaluation Study

Cleft lip and cleft palate (CLCP) patients often have a retrusive maxilla and a severe skeletal Class III malocclusion, which can result in velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI). The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in the volume of the 3D airway in CLCP children after maxilla distraction...

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Main Authors: Chia-Hsuan Chan, Chi-Yu Tsai, Jui-Pin Lai, Shiu-Shiung Lin, Yu-Jen Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Journal of Personalized Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/3/543