Publications by authors named "Archna Suchak"
Article Synopsis
- Maxillary osteotomy is a surgical procedure performed to correct facial growth issues in patients with cleft lip and palate, but it can lead to velopharyngeal insufficiency, causing hypernasality in speech.* -
- The study examined 20 patients through various speech assessments before and after surgery to identify factors predicting the development of hypernasality.* -
- Significant predictors of hypernasality post-surgery were found to be the closure ratio and the amount of palate contacting the posterior pharyngeal wall, highlighting key areas for monitoring in recovery.*
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate how maxillary osteotomy impacts velopharyngeal function in patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP) through various instrumental measures.
- At three time points (pre-surgery, 3 months post-surgery, and 12 months post-surgery), nasalance and velar parameters were assessed using specific tools and methods.
- Results indicated a significant adverse effect on nasalance after maxillary osteotomy and suggested the need for earlier post-surgical evaluations, highlighting that changes in velopharyngeal function appear to be permanent.
There is a clearly established relationship between masticatory muscle structure and facial form. Human studies in this area, however, have been limited, especially in consideration of the myosin heavy chain (MyHC) family of contractile proteins. The aim of this pilot study was to assess if differences were detectable between genotype with respect to MyHC isoforms and the vertical facial phenotype in a sample of nine Caucasian female patients, age range 18-49 years, using a novel rapid technique.
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