Innovative Approach to Computer-Aided Measurement of Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Models Using OnyxCeph3™
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Abstract
As advancements in digital technologies reshape the modern healthcare, integrating digital impression techniques, such as intraoral 3D scanning and 3D analysis and treatment planning, is becoming increasingly essential in the standard care of infants with cleft lip and palate. This study introduces a novel digital measurement method designed specifically for analyzing digital models of infants with unilateral cleft lip and palate, utilizing OnyxCeph3™ software within the interdisciplinary framework of the Frankfurt approach. To support its integration into routine clinical practice, we outlined the complete digital workflow—from data acquisition through intraoral 3D scanning to model preparation and processing. Our method involves precise anatomical and constructed measurement points and diverse distances and angles to evaluate sagittal, transverse, and vertical parameters comprehensively. By leveraging OnyxCeph3™ software for computer-aided measurements of digital 3D models, this approach aims to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of cleft treatment planning, facilitating more informed, personalized care decisions and ultimately improving patient outcomes.
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OpenAlex topics: Cleft Lip and Palate Research · Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
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Department of Orthodontics, Johann-Wolfgang Goethe University, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60596 Frankfurt, Germany
Orthodontic Practice, Markt 11, 52511 Geilenkirchen, Germany
Clinic for Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, Johann-Wolfgang Goethe University, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60596 Frankfurt, Germany
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