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- The study investigates how two surgical procedures affect the labial sulcus depth in patients with cleft lip or palate, who typically have a shallow vestibule.
- Ten patients were divided into two groups, with one group using a removable retention splint during their vestibuloplasty procedures, and both groups had their sulcus heights measured pre- and post-surgery.
- The findings showed no significant differences between the two surgical methods, suggesting that further research with a larger patient sample is needed for more conclusive results.
Article Abstract
Objective: Patients with a cleft lip or palate often present alterations in the labial aspect of the ridge, resulting in a shallow vestibule. This study compares the results of two different surgical procedures on deepening of the labial sulcus.
Interventions: Ten patients with a cleft lip and palate were separated into two groups and underwent different vestibuloplasty procedures. An experimental group used a removable retention splint. Preoperative and 4-month postoperative sulcus heights were measured and analyzed statistically.
Results: No statistically significant differences could be detected between groups.
Conclusion: The results indicated that to reach consistent results, a larger number of patients must be submitted to this evaluation.
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