Volumetric assessment of alveolar clefts: a literature review

Objective To conduct a review of the literature on methods for volumetric assessment of alveolar clefts and ascertain which methods are most precise to guide future research. Methods The PubMed and MEDLINE databases were searched for English‐language reports of clinical and in vitro studies with det...

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Published in:Journal of oral pathology & medicine 2017-09, Vol.46 (8), p.569-573
Main Authors: Blessmann Weber, João Batista, Macedo Menezes, Luciane, Azeredo, Fabiane, Lessa Filho, Luciano Schwartz
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
alveolar bone grafting
Alveolar Process - abnormalities
Alveolar Process - diagnostic imaging
cleft lip
cleft palate
Cleft Palate - diagnostic imaging
Cleft Palate - pathology
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
Dentistry
Humans
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Summary:Objective To conduct a review of the literature on methods for volumetric assessment of alveolar clefts and ascertain which methods are most precise to guide future research. Methods The PubMed and MEDLINE databases were searched for English‐language reports of clinical and in vitro studies with detailed descriptions of imaging modality, sample characteristics, and method for measurement of alveolar cleft volume. Results The search strategy yielded 34 articles, of which 14 were selected for in‐depth analysis. According to the findings of computed tomography (CT)‐based studies, the CT modalities and software employed for assessment were deemed reliable and satisfactory. Conclusions Measurement of alveolar cleft volume by the proposed methods and using the equipment and software employed in the analyzed studies has high efficacy and efficiency and can be safely used for cleft lip and palate treatment planning.
ISSN:0904-2512
1600-0714
DOI:10.1111/jop.12548