Which index should be used to measure primary surgical outcome for unilateral cleft lip and palate patients?

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine the optimal dentoalveolar measure to assess unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) patient plaster models.

Design

The models of 34 patients with UCLP taken at 5, 10, and 15-20 years of age were scored by two examiners on two separate occasions using five indices: the 5 Year Olds' (5YO), GOSLON, Modified Huddart/Bodenham (MHB), EUROCRAN, and Overjet. Reliability, validity, and ease of use were recorded for each index/examiner.

Setting

All models were scored in either Bristol Dental Hospital or Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, United Kingdom by senior orthodontic clinicians.

Results

Highest overall reliability was seen with MHB (Kappa = 0.56-0.97). Predictive validity was similar for MHB, GOSLON, and 5YO with a 50-65 per cent prediction of fin

SUBMITTER: Jones T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5866712 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature