Evaluation of soft tissue profile in 20 adults with unoperated isolated cleft palate
- VernacularTitle:20例大龄单纯腭裂未手术患者的软组织侧貌评价
- Author:
zhen-qi, CHEN
;
lin-ling, CHEN
;
guo-min, WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
isolated cleft palate;
lateral cephalograms;
soft tissue profile
- From:Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science)
2006;0(10):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the soft tissue profile in adults with unoperated isolated cleft palate. Methods Twenty patients older than 16 years(median age,18.4) with unoperated isolated cleft palate were enrolled.Soft tissue lateral cephalograms were traced and compared with those of cleft operated patients and class-Ⅰocclusion individuals.The results of various measurements were analyzed with ANOVA by SPSS11.5. Results In adults with unoperated isolated cleft palate,there was restriction at the top of the upper lip,and the antelabrum of upper lip and the lower lip were found normal. Conclusion The soft tissue profile in adults with unoperated isolated cleft palate exhibits almost the same characteristics as the corresponding hard tissue,and there is covering over effect of the soft tissue to some extent.
