New jaw surgery shows promise for cleft patients

NCT ID NCT07423806

First seen Feb 23, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study tested a modified jaw surgery (Le Fort I osteotomy) in 9 adults with cleft lip and palate who also had a misaligned bite and a bone gap in the upper jaw. The surgery aimed to improve facial profile and close the bone gap. Researchers measured changes in the bone defect and how closely the surgical result matched the planned movement.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Champollion St., Azarita, Alexandria, Egypt

    Alexandria, 21514, Egypt

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