[New morpho-functional rehabilitation methods in cleft lip and palate]

Area of Science:

• Craniofacial Surgery
• Speech Pathology
• Orthodontics

Context:

• Cleft lip and palate treatment requires complex, interdisciplinary protocols.
• Functional rehabilitation is crucial for patient's quality of life, impacting esthetics, social, and familial integration.
• Current therapeutic protocols focus on morphological reconstruction and functional rehabilitation.

Purpose:

• To present a new method and concept for improving phonetic function during primary and secondary surgical interventions for cleft lip and palate.
• To evaluate the combined effect of levator veli palatini surgery (Sader method) and bone distraction on muscle and bone.
• To assess the phonetic results using the NARSOM test.

Summary:

• A novel surgical technique combining levator veli palatini surgery and bone distraction was employed in cleft lip and palate patients.
• This combined approach demonstrated significant improvements in morphological status.
• The techniques provided functional and physiological support, creating optimal conditions for speech therapy.

Impact:

• The presented surgical techniques enhance the morphological status of cleft lip and palate patients.
• The combined approach offers functional and physiological support, improving patient outcomes.
• These advancements create optimal conditions for future functional rehabilitation through speech therapy.