Publications
2025
Suh, Yoon Weon; Park, Yong Jong; Yue, Olivia; Yatabe, Marilia Sayako; Oh, Heesoo; Cevidanes, Lucia; Hansen, Meghan; Dipietro, Sophia; Bianchi, Jonas
Nasoalveolar Molding in Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate: A Three-Dimensional Analysis Journal Article
In: Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research, iss. 29, pp. 83-92, 2025.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: 3D analysis, cleft lip and palate, Nasoalveolar, soft tissue morphology
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title = {Nasoalveolar Molding in Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate: A Three-Dimensional Analysis},
author = {Yoon Weon Suh and Yong Jong Park and Olivia Yue and Marilia Sayako Yatabe and Heesoo Oh and Lucia Cevidanes and Meghan Hansen and Sophia Dipietro and Jonas Bianchi},
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year = {2025},
date = {2025-10-28},
journal = {Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research},
issue = {29},
pages = {83-92},
abstract = {Objectives: This study aimed to three-dimensionally analyze the effects of pre-surgical nasoalveolar molding (NAM) in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate. Methods: The sample consisted of 66 patients (with pre- and post-NAM casts), collected from three centers. Landmarks and measurements were identified on each cast, and the changes from pre- to post-NAM were recorded and analyzed using a paired t-test. Results: Post-NAM, we observed a mean decrease of 5.18 mm in 3D cleft width, a 1.78 mm decrease in the sagittal cleft gap, a 1.34 mm decrease in the anterior arch width and a 2.27 mm increase in the posterior arch width. There was a greater inward rotation of the greater segment (8.50°) compared to the lesser segment (3.09°), an increase in arch depth (1.74 mm) and internal flexion (9.20°) of the lesser segment. No statistically significant changes in the greater segment's arch depth and internal flexion were observed. The morphological changes between pre- and post-NAM therapy were visualized by the closest-distance color maps and 3D superimposition assessments. Conclusions: This study demonstrated the significant morphological changes induced by pre-surgical nasoalveolar molding (NAM) in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate through a three-dimensional analysis. There was a notable reduction in cleft width, inward rotation of the greater segment and changes in arch dimensions. },
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Objectives: This study aimed to three-dimensionally analyze the effects of pre-surgical nasoalveolar molding (NAM) in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate. Methods: The sample consisted of 66 patients (with pre- and post-NAM casts), collected from three centers. Landmarks and measurements were identified on each cast, and the changes from pre- to post-NAM were recorded and analyzed using a paired t-test. Results: Post-NAM, we observed a mean decrease of 5.18 mm in 3D cleft width, a 1.78 mm decrease in the sagittal cleft gap, a 1.34 mm decrease in the anterior arch width and a 2.27 mm increase in the posterior arch width. There was a greater inward rotation of the greater segment (8.50°) compared to the lesser segment (3.09°), an increase in arch depth (1.74 mm) and internal flexion (9.20°) of the lesser segment. No statistically significant changes in the greater segment's arch depth and internal flexion were observed. The morphological changes between pre- and post-NAM therapy were visualized by the closest-distance color maps and 3D superimposition assessments. Conclusions: This study demonstrated the significant morphological changes induced by pre-surgical nasoalveolar molding (NAM) in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate through a three-dimensional analysis. There was a notable reduction in cleft width, inward rotation of the greater segment and changes in arch dimensions.
Suh, Yoon Weon; Park, Yong Jong; Yue, Olivia; Yatabe, Marilia Sayako; Oh, Heesoo; Cevidanes, Lucia; Hansen, Meghan; Dipietro, Sophia; Bianchi, Jonas
Nasoalveolar Molding in Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate: A Three-Dimensional Analysis Journal Article
In: Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research, iss. 29, pp. 83-92, 2025.
@article{nokey,
title = {Nasoalveolar Molding in Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate: A Three-Dimensional Analysis},
author = {Yoon Weon Suh and Yong Jong Park and Olivia Yue and Marilia Sayako Yatabe and Heesoo Oh and Lucia Cevidanes and Meghan Hansen and Sophia Dipietro and Jonas Bianchi},
url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/ocr.70051?getft_integrator=scopus&utm_source=scopus&utm_source=scopus},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1111/ocr.70051},
year = {2025},
date = {2025-10-28},
journal = {Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research},
issue = {29},
pages = {83-92},
abstract = {Objectives: This study aimed to three-dimensionally analyze the effects of pre-surgical nasoalveolar molding (NAM) in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate. Methods: The sample consisted of 66 patients (with pre- and post-NAM casts), collected from three centers. Landmarks and measurements were identified on each cast, and the changes from pre- to post-NAM were recorded and analyzed using a paired t-test. Results: Post-NAM, we observed a mean decrease of 5.18 mm in 3D cleft width, a 1.78 mm decrease in the sagittal cleft gap, a 1.34 mm decrease in the anterior arch width and a 2.27 mm increase in the posterior arch width. There was a greater inward rotation of the greater segment (8.50°) compared to the lesser segment (3.09°), an increase in arch depth (1.74 mm) and internal flexion (9.20°) of the lesser segment. No statistically significant changes in the greater segment's arch depth and internal flexion were observed. The morphological changes between pre- and post-NAM therapy were visualized by the closest-distance color maps and 3D superimposition assessments. Conclusions: This study demonstrated the significant morphological changes induced by pre-surgical nasoalveolar molding (NAM) in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate through a three-dimensional analysis. There was a notable reduction in cleft width, inward rotation of the greater segment and changes in arch dimensions. },
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pubstate = {published},
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Objectives: This study aimed to three-dimensionally analyze the effects of pre-surgical nasoalveolar molding (NAM) in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate. Methods: The sample consisted of 66 patients (with pre- and post-NAM casts), collected from three centers. Landmarks and measurements were identified on each cast, and the changes from pre- to post-NAM were recorded and analyzed using a paired t-test. Results: Post-NAM, we observed a mean decrease of 5.18 mm in 3D cleft width, a 1.78 mm decrease in the sagittal cleft gap, a 1.34 mm decrease in the anterior arch width and a 2.27 mm increase in the posterior arch width. There was a greater inward rotation of the greater segment (8.50°) compared to the lesser segment (3.09°), an increase in arch depth (1.74 mm) and internal flexion (9.20°) of the lesser segment. No statistically significant changes in the greater segment's arch depth and internal flexion were observed. The morphological changes between pre- and post-NAM therapy were visualized by the closest-distance color maps and 3D superimposition assessments. Conclusions: This study demonstrated the significant morphological changes induced by pre-surgical nasoalveolar molding (NAM) in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate through a three-dimensional analysis. There was a notable reduction in cleft width, inward rotation of the greater segment and changes in arch dimensions.
2025 |
Suh, Yoon Weon; Park, Yong Jong; Yue, Olivia; Yatabe, Marilia Sayako; Oh, Heesoo; Cevidanes, Lucia; Hansen, Meghan; Dipietro, Sophia; Bianchi, Jonas: Nasoalveolar Molding in Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate: A Three-Dimensional Analysis. In: Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research, iss. 29, pp. 83-92, 2025. (Type: Journal Article | Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: 3D analysis, cleft lip and palate, Nasoalveolar, soft tissue morphology)@article{nokey,Objectives: This study aimed to three-dimensionally analyze the effects of pre-surgical nasoalveolar molding (NAM) in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate. Methods: The sample consisted of 66 patients (with pre- and post-NAM casts), collected from three centers. Landmarks and measurements were identified on each cast, and the changes from pre- to post-NAM were recorded and analyzed using a paired t-test. Results: Post-NAM, we observed a mean decrease of 5.18 mm in 3D cleft width, a 1.78 mm decrease in the sagittal cleft gap, a 1.34 mm decrease in the anterior arch width and a 2.27 mm increase in the posterior arch width. There was a greater inward rotation of the greater segment (8.50°) compared to the lesser segment (3.09°), an increase in arch depth (1.74 mm) and internal flexion (9.20°) of the lesser segment. No statistically significant changes in the greater segment's arch depth and internal flexion were observed. The morphological changes between pre- and post-NAM therapy were visualized by the closest-distance color maps and 3D superimposition assessments. Conclusions: This study demonstrated the significant morphological changes induced by pre-surgical nasoalveolar molding (NAM) in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate through a three-dimensional analysis. There was a notable reduction in cleft width, inward rotation of the greater segment and changes in arch dimensions. |