title: Functional matrix cleft repair: principles and techniques.
abstract: As an application of developmental anatomy, functional matrix cleft repair has scientific value. It tests out many aspects of periosteal physiology, and it is based squarely on concepts central to orthodontics. The "molecular revolution" has melded together developmental anatomy and genetics to create a new and clinically relevant model of facial development. This article outlines the scientific rationale for cleft repair based on this model.
authors.affiliation: Children's Hospital Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Blvd., Mailstop # 96, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA.
authors.forename: Michael H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Carstens
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000196:embryology* / Q000601:surgery*; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000196:embryology* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009055:Mouth / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000196:embryology / Q000254:growth & development / Q000601:surgery; D009666:Nose / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000196:embryology / Q000254:growth & development / Q000601:surgery; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome