Journal of Clinical Medicine
Covariation Between Palatal Shape and Craniofacial Morphology in Complete Unilateral Cleft Lip, Alveolus, and Palate: A Geometric Morphometric Study
Background/Objectives: Unilateral cleft lip, alveolus, and palate (UCLAP) is associated with disturbed maxillary and craniofacial growth, and palatal morphology may reflect congenital, growth-related, surgical, and orthodontic influences. This retrospective study used geometric morphometrics to investigate covariation between palatal and craniofacial morphology in children treated for complete UCLAP. Methods: Maxillary dental casts and lateral cephalometric radiographs of 48 non-syndromic patients (33 boys, 15 girl …