DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2019.v07i12.037

Pages: 4009-4015

Introduction: Up to now, various techniques and protocols have been proposed for the repair of complete unilateral cleft lip. An objective assessment of the surgical techniques used and the timing of those procedures is imperative to evaluate the efficiency of each treatment modality. Materials & Methods: we conducted a comparative retrospective study in which we used both clinical and radiographic findings of 60 patients treated at the orthodontic department of the dental faculty-Monastir. To assess the therapeutic outcomes of unilateral cleft lip and palate repair, we used a cephalometric analysis for the skeletal outcomes. Results: Comparing the results of the groups among the different departments participating in the study showed better outcomes in maxillofacial surgery department of Sahloul significant higher mean maxillary prominence and larger convexity. However, no statistically significant differences were found for any of the mandibular measurements. Conclusions: According to our study, better craniofacial form can be due to a better surgical protocol followed when treating patients with unilateral clefts.