Facial-palate correlation in unilateral cleft lip and palate: A data-driven 3D analysis
This study defined a morphological relationship for distinct facial and palatal variables in infants with UCLP. 3D analysis showed that reduced cleft dimensions are associated with improved nasal and lip symmetry. These findings emphasize the value of standardized 3D assessment to guide patient-specific presurgical interventions and surgical planning, aimed at optimizing aesthetic and functional outcomes.
Authors
- Hemwati Nandan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1874-6321)
- Prasad Nalabothu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2442-7618)
- Steven Cook
- Carlo Dieterle
- Tobias Thomas
- Surya Rao Rao
- José W.M. Santos
- Praveen Ganesh
- Andreas A. Mueller
- Gosla Srinivas Reddy
Institutions
- University of Basel (CH)
- University Hospital of Basel (CH)
- Saveetha University (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
- Published
- 2026-03-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcms.2026.104516
- Primary Topic
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00