3D anthropometry of the nasolabial region in children aged 3 to 9 months as reference database for clinical assessment.

ABSTRACT: Treatment for a cleft lip can result in significant functional and aesthetic changes to the nasolabial region. Although three-dimensional (3D) measurements are the gold standard for evaluating cleft surgery, most short- and long-term evaluations still rely on subjective assessment or the measurement of patient photographs. To our knowledge, this work establishes the first baseline and reference group for the nasolabial region in children aged 3 to 9 months without cleft lip or palate. This group can be used for future evaluations, such as those of surgical outcomes or NAM therapy, via 3D anthropometric measurement. Data was collected cross-sectionally from 25 children aged 3 to 9 months using a validated intraoral scanner (Trios 4, 3Shape). Scans were analysed according to 3D anthropometri

SUBMITTER: Olmos M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12304160 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature