Comparison of Using Palatal and Lingual Flaps to Repair Acquired Medium to Large-Size Hard Palate Defects Based on a Grid Palatal Horizontal Plane Palatal Defect Classification System
Both PRFs and aTFs are effective for reconstructing acquired medium to large-sized hard palate defects based on the grid palatal horizontal plane palatal defect classification system. However, aTFs offer advantages for larger defects, with a lower incidence of postoperative complications.
Authors
- Rui Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0763-7747)
- Zi-xian Huang
Institutions
- Sun Yat-sen University (CN)
- Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital (CN)
- CITIC Group (China) (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
- Published
- 2026-02-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/scs.0000000000012511
- Primary Topic
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00