Presurgical orthopedics in patients with cleft lip and palate: nutrition, aesthetics and gap between maxillary segments. A systematic review

Conclusion: The results of presurgical orthopedics are better if treatment begins in the first days after birth. The esthetic benefits include lip and nasal symmetry, nasal tip projection, and post primary surgical scar.
Source: Odontoestomatologia - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research