Efficacy of the maxillary anterior segmental distraction osteogenesis in patients with cleft lip and palate.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cleft lip and palate (CLP) is one of the most common birth defects worldwide. It typically results in significant maxillary dysplasia, causing severe oral function problems and substantially affecting the patient's facial aesthetics. Maxillary anterior segmental distraction osteogenesis (MASDO) has gained popularity in recent years as an effective treatment for correcting maxillary dysplasia. However, the evaluation of its effectiveness in patients with CLP varies across different studies. Our research was aimed at providing evidence of the effects of MASDO among CLP patients.

Methods

A meta-analysis covered Medline, Web of Science, Embase, Scopus, and Cochrane Library. Controlled clinical trial studies published before February 2024 and analyzed changes in maxill

SUBMITTER: Pu P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11575218 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature