Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Evaluation of the Oropharyngeal Airway in Preadolescent Patients with Nonsyndromic Cleft Lip and Palate: A Mini-Review
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| author | D.M. Nabieva |
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| contents | <p><span lang="EN-US">Cleft lip and palate (CLP) is one of the most common craniofacial anomalies and may cause significant alterations in airway morphology and function. The advent of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has provided a reliable, low-dose, three-dimensional tool to assess upper airway dimensions in growing patients. This mini-review summarizes current findings on oropharyngeal airway characteristics in preadolescent patients with nonsyndromic unilateral and bilateral CLP. CBCT-based studies generally demonstrate reduced oropharyngeal volumes and altered airway morphology compared with non-cleft controls. Bilateral cases often show greater constriction than unilateral ones, although methodological heterogeneity limits definitive conclusions. Standardized imaging protocols, artificial-intelligence segmentation, and integration with functional tests such as polysomnography are needed to improve understanding and clinical translation.</span></p> |
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| spellingShingle | Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Evaluation of the Oropharyngeal Airway in Preadolescent Patients with Nonsyndromic Cleft Lip and Palate: A Mini-Review D.M. Nabieva cone-beam computed tomography; airway; oropharynx; cleft lip and palate; preadolescent; mini-review. <p><span lang="EN-US">Cleft lip and palate (CLP) is one of the most common craniofacial anomalies and may cause significant alterations in airway morphology and function. The advent of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has provided a reliable, low-dose, three-dimensional tool to assess upper airway dimensions in growing patients. This mini-review summarizes current findings on oropharyngeal airway characteristics in preadolescent patients with nonsyndromic unilateral and bilateral CLP. CBCT-based studies generally demonstrate reduced oropharyngeal volumes and altered airway morphology compared with non-cleft controls. Bilateral cases often show greater constriction than unilateral ones, although methodological heterogeneity limits definitive conclusions. Standardized imaging protocols, artificial-intelligence segmentation, and integration with functional tests such as polysomnography are needed to improve understanding and clinical translation.</span></p> |
| title | Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Evaluation of the Oropharyngeal Airway in Preadolescent Patients with Nonsyndromic Cleft Lip and Palate: A Mini-Review |
| topic | cone-beam computed tomography; airway; oropharynx; cleft lip and palate; preadolescent; mini-review. |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17372955 |