Method for assessing hard palate defects in children
https://doi.org/10.33925/1683-3031-2025-912
Abstract
Relevance. Cleft lip and palate in children are among the most severe congenital anomalies and represent developmental disorders of the craniofacial region. These conditions disrupt vital functions such as breathing, sucking, swallowing, and speech development. Early and accurate diagnosis of the size and nature of the defect enables timely determination of the appropriate timing for successful surgical interventions at various stages of multidisciplinary rehabilitation. Objective. To develop and implement a clinically applicable method for the quantitative assessment of hard palate defects in children.
Materials and methods. A series of anatomical landmark measurements was performed on plaster models of 32 children with congenital clefts of the hard and soft palate, followed by calculation of a defect coefficient.
Results. A defect coefficient is proposed to help differentiate the severity of the defect, standardize the diagnostic process, and support individualized treatment planning.
Conclusion. The method proved to be highly effective and clinically applicable in craniofacial surgical practice.
About the Authors
M. N. Mitropanova
Kuban State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Marina N. Mitropanova, DMD, PhD, DSc, Docent, Head of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Surgery
Krasnodar
F. S. Ayupova
Kuban State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Farida S. Ayupova, DMD, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Surgery
Krasnodar
A. S. Nazlieva
Kuban State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Aliki S. Nazlieva, DMD, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Surgery
4 Mitrofan Sedin St., Krasnodar, Russian Federation, 350053
J. Raad
Kuban State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Jack Raad, DMD, Resident, Department of Dentistry
Krasnodar
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Mitropanova M.N., Ayupova F.S., Nazlieva A.S., Raad J. Method for assessing hard palate defects in children. Pediatric dentistry and dental prophylaxis. 2025;25(2):145-150. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.33925/1683-3031-2025-912
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