Cleft lip and alveolus

This study compares two surgical techniques to repair a bone gap in the upper jaw (alveolar cleft) in 20 people who missed earlier treatment. One method uses bone from the patient's jaw, the other from the hip. Researchers will measure bone volume and shape after 6 months to see …

This study tests whether adding metformin gel to a standard bone graft improves bone quality in children aged 8 to 12 with a cleft in the upper jaw (alveolar cleft). 36 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the metformin-enhanced graft or a placebo. The main go…

This study compares two surgical techniques for repairing bilateral alveolar clefts (gaps in the upper jaw) using bone grafts from the hip. Twenty participants will receive either a solid bone block or loose bone chips. The goal is to see which method provides better bone volume …

This study looks at whether using a flap from the cheek (FAMM flap) helps bone grow better when repairing a cleft in the gum area. Five people aged 9 to 20 who already had braces to widen the palate will be included. Researchers will use 3D X-rays to measure bone height, width, a…