Craniofacial Changes in Children-Birth to Late Adolescence

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“…This period is characterized by an enhanced growth rate that peaks approximately two years after puberty. Mid-facial projection also reaches maturity at 14 years in males and 13 years in females [13]. Generally, the face matures between 12 and 15 years old in males and two years earlier in females [14].…”

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Long-Term Nasolabial Appearance Post-Unilateral Cleft Lip Repair in a Single Center: A Descriptive Study

Al-Chalabi¹,

Sulaiman²,

Halim³

2023

Cureus

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Introduction Modern treatments still aim to keep the impact of surgical intervention low and the outcome of surgeries as good as a surgeon can. Assessing the long-term nasolabial appearance of patients who underwent cleft lip (CL) repair surgery is one of the methods of evaluating the outcomes of cleft surgery. Methods This is a retrospective cross-sectional descriptive study of data records of unilateral CL patients. The data records of all patients who underwent unilateral CL repair by the reconstructive science unit at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM) within the first two years of their lives and whose current age is 14 years or above were accessed and analyzed. Results The data records of 50 patients were analyzed, including 13 (26%) males and 37 (74%) females. The surgeons opined that 28% of the patients had an acceptable nasolabial appearance, while there were 10 (20%) patients whose nasolabial appearance was considered unacceptable by the reviewing surgeons. Fifteen (30%) patients were described as having an acceptable lip appearance with secondary nasal deformity, and 11 (22%) patients had an acceptable nasal appearance with secondary lip deformity. There were no surgical modifications or postoperative complications among the patients. None of our variables reported a significant association with long-term nasolabial appearance. Conclusion The long-term evaluation of the nasolabial appearance in individuals with CL following surgical correction significantly improves the service and care provided to patients to achieve optimum results. Although our results showed no relationship between gender, age at operation, type or diagnosis of cleft, and family history and long-term nasolabial appearance, frequent assessments will enhance surgical results.

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Long-Term Nasolabial Appearance Post-Unilateral Cleft Lip Repair in a Single Center: A Descriptive Study

Al-Chalabi¹,

Sulaiman²,

Halim³

2023

Cureus

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Length of cranial base and total face height in cephalograms for sex estimation in Indonesia

Ramadhani,

Widyaningrum,

Gracea

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Dent. J.

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Background: Sex estimation is the first step in identifying bodies following disasters or accidents. Craniometric analysis of lateral cephalograms can be used in the process. Among the measurements that can be used are the length of cranial base, determined by Basion–Nasion (Ba-N) length, and the total face height, determined by the Nasion–Menton (N-M) length, which can highlight significant differences between men and women. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the differences in length of cranial base and total face height measurements between men and women and to demonstrate how these two measurements can be used for sex estimation in the Indonesian population. Methods: This cross-sectional study employed a patient database from the dental hospital of Universitas Gadjah Mada. The study sample consisted of 116 cephalograms taken of 58 men and 58 women aged 20–40 years. The linear measurements were taken using EzDent-I Vatech software. Results: The mean cranial base length measurements in the men and women groups were 103.83 ± 4.37 and 96.01 ± 3.80 mm, respectively, whereas the total face height measurements were 121.03 ± 7.26 and 111.23 ± 5.09 mm, respectively. The Mann–Whitney U-Test revealed a significant difference (p < 0.05) between the groups. Logistic regression showed that the two measurements can be used to form an equation for sex estimation with an accuracy of 88.8%. Conclusion: Length of cranial base (Ba-N) and total face height (N-M) measurements from lateral cephalograms can accurately be used for sex estimation. Further research among specific populations is required to develop accurate methods for sex estimation employing morphometric examination on radiographs.

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Specialists Versus Trainees: Long-Term Secondary Deformity After Unilateral Cleft Lip Repair

Al-Chalabi,

Wan Sulaiman

2024

Cureus

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Background: Unilateral cleft lip repair is a common procedure in plastic and reconstructive surgery to restore both function and aesthetics. The long-term outcomes of these surgeries can be influenced by various factors, including the experience and position of the surgeon performing the procedure. This study aims to investigate whether there is a significant difference in long-term secondary deformities based on whether the surgery was performed by a specialist or a trainee. Methods and materials: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study among unilateral cleft lip patients based on their data records. The study aims to assess the long-term secondary deformity in relation to the position of the surgeon (specialist or trainee) in patients who underwent unilateral cleft lip repair surgery at the Reconstructive Sciences Unit at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM). Results: Of the 50 patients, the majority (74%) were operated on by a specialist with more than five years of experience. Only 13 patients (26%) were operated on by trainees in the plastic and reconstructive surgery training program. Long-term secondary deformity had no significant relationship with the surgeon's position (chi-squared (χ 2 )(1) = 5.89, p = 0.08). Conclusion: Long-term secondary deformities were less likely following unilateral cleft lip repair performed by a specialist or senior surgeon. However, the relationship between these secondary deformities and the surgeon's position (specialist or trainee) was statistically insignificant. Therefore, this study urges trainees to be more involved in simple cleft surgeries to enhance their surgical skills and achieve the best outcomes.

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Craniofacial Changes in Children-Birth to Late Adolescence

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Long-Term Nasolabial Appearance Post-Unilateral Cleft Lip Repair in a Single Center: A Descriptive Study

Long-Term Nasolabial Appearance Post-Unilateral Cleft Lip Repair in a Single Center: A Descriptive Study

Length of cranial base and total face height in cephalograms for sex estimation in Indonesia

Specialists Versus Trainees: Long-Term Secondary Deformity After Unilateral Cleft Lip Repair

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