Comparison of different maxillary advancement protocols in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate: a finite element analysis

ConclusionsIn individuals with unilateral cleft lip and palate with Goslon score 4, it was observed that the skeletally anchored face mask caused more skeletal impact and displacement than both the traditional acrylic plate face mask model and the pure skeletally supported maxillary protraction model.Clinical relevanceWhen planning maxillary protraction treatment in patients with cleft lip and palate, it should be considered that more movement in the sagittal plane might be expected on the cleft side than the non-cleft side, and miniplate and screws on the cleft side are exposed to more stress when using infrazygomatic plates as skeletal anchorage.

Source: Clinical Oral Investigations - April 20, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research