Publications by authors named "Mariana Mendes Silva"
Objective: To evaluate the impact of orthognathic surgery on the masticatory system of individuals with repaired cleft lip and palate (CLP) by means of bite force (BF) assessment.
Material And Methods: Forty individuals were prospectively divided into 2 groups: 1) Control group (CON): 20 individuals without CLP (10 males, 10 females, 23.7y±7.