Three-Dimensional Morphology of the Palate in Patients with Bilateral Complete Cleft Lip and Palate at the Stage of Permanent Dentition

Abstract

The palate in patients with BCLPc was conical and narrower than in control study subjects, much more anteriorly than posteriorly. From the canines posteriorly, the palate was of constant height in the midline.

Keywords

• palate three-dimensional morphology
• Bilateral Complete Cleft Lip and Palate