A new digital measurement system for assessing the lip in patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP).
J Oral Biol Craniofac Res
; 13(6): 801-806, 2023.
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| ID: mdl-38170127
ABSTRACT
Objective:
In order to better and more objectively assess and compare the aesthetics of the lip, we offer an inovative, digital measurement method. Patients andmethod:
Patients were divided into 2 groupsa) patients with unilateral CLP andb) patients with bilateral CLP.Based on standardised photos from 3 different directions, lip symmetry and aesthetics were assessed. A new digital measurement system was used, which was integrated into a proven clinical programme. Different symmetry indices were compared with a non-cleft control group. In addition, the function was investigated and a standardised questionnaire was used.Results:
In total, 92 patients with operated CLP could be recruitetd and showed significant residual asymmetry compared to the control group with 49 patients. The results were more symmetrical in group b) than in group a). In contrast, scar width and scar aesthetics as well as orofacial function were better in group a). The preoperative cleft width showed a positive correlation with the postoperative scar width and scar aesthetics. Socioeconomic factors were not related to surgical outcome. Satisfaction of affected children and parents correlated with objectively assessed scar aesthetics and function. There was no correlation between satisfaction and symmetry or cleft width or scar width.Conclusion:
The presented measurement system can be used excellently and effectively in clinical routine, especially for the inexperienced examiner, for fast and yet detailed, objective recording of findings. The measurement results can be analyzed comparatively and interpreted predictively for diagnostics, planning and therapy.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Oral Biol Craniofac Res
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Alemanha