Lip adhesion and its effect on the maxillofacial complex in complete unilateral clefts of the lip and palate.
The use of a lip adhesion as part of the treatment program for wide complete clefts of the lip and palate is gradually being accepted. Heretofore, little mention has been made as to its actual beneficial effects. Since the introduction of this procedure by our Group in 1966, it has been used routinely by us. Its effects on the maxillofacial complex is discussed in detail.
D000367:Age Factors; D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008445:Maxillofacial Development; D008722:Methods; D011379:Prognosis