Effect of Maxillary Expansion and Protraction on the Oropharyngeal Airway in Individuals with Non-syndromic Cleft Palate with or without Cleft Lip
S. Oberoi, N. Alrejaye, J. Gao
This study evaluates the effect of maxillary expansion and protraction on oropharyngeal airway volume and minimal cross-sectional area in children with non-syndromic cleft palate with or without cleft lip, finding no significant change in minimal cross-sectional area.
bioRxiv · Feb 21, 2019Physiology