Study on brain mechanism of rehabilitation training of articulation disorder in cleft lip and palate patients based on functional magnetic resonance imaging / 生物医学工程学杂志

The cleft lip and palate (CLP) is one of the most common craniofacial malformations in humans. We collected functional magnetic resonance data of 23 CLP patients before rehabilitation training (Bclp) and 23 CLP patients after rehabilitation training (Aclp), who were performing Chinese character pronunciation tasks, and performed brain activation analysis to explore the changes of brain mechanism in CLP patients after articulation disorder rehabilitation training. The study found that Aclp group had significant activation in the motor cortex, Broca area, Wernicke area and cerebellum. While the Bclp group had weak activation in the motor cortex with a small activation range. By comparing the differences and co-activated brain regions between the two groups, we found that rehabilitation training increased the activity level of negatively activated brain areas (cerebellum, left motor area, Wernicke area, etc.) to a positive level. At the same time, the activity level of weakly activated brain areas (right motor area, Broca area, etc.) was also increased. Rehabilitation training promoted the activity level of articulation-related brain regions. So that the activation intensity of articulation-related brain regions can be used as a quantifiable objective evaluation index to evaluate the effect of rehabilitation training, which is of great significance for the formulation of rehabilitation training programs.

Differences of temporomandibular joint symmetry in patients with unilateral complete cleft lip and palate at different developmental stages / 中南大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVES@#Currently, the research results regarding the bilateral temporomandibular joint symmetry in patients at different ages with unilateral complete cleft lip and palate (UCLP) are still controversial. In this study, the position of condyle in the articular fossa and morphology of condyle in UCLP patients at different developmental stages was measured and analyzed to explore the asymmetry difference, which can provide a new theoretical basis for the sequential therapy.@*METHODS@#A total of 90 patients with UCLP were divided into a mixed dentition group (31 cases), a young permanent dentition group (31 cases) and an old permanent dentition group (28 cases) according to age and dentition development. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images were imported into Invivo5 software for 3D reconstruction, and the joint space, anteroposterior diameter, medio-lateral diameter, and height of condylar were measured, and its asymmetry index was calculated.@*RESULTS@#The asymmetry index of condylar height and anteroposterior diameter among the 3 groups, from small to large, was the mixed dentition group<the young permanent dentition group<the old permanent dentition group (both P<0.05). There was no significant difference in condylar anteroposterior diameter and asymmetry index between the mixed dentition group and the young permanent dentition group (both P>0.05), all of them were lower than those in the old permanent dentition group (both P<0.05). Compared with the normal side, the height of fracture condyle was smaller among the 3 groups (all P<0.05), and the anterior joint space was smaller (P<0.05) and the posterior joint space was larger (P<0.05) in the mixed dentition group.@*CONCLUSIONS@#In patients with UCLP, the asymmetry of condylar morphology increases with age, but the condylar position tends to normal. These results suggest that early treatment has important clinical significance for the morphologic development of temporomandibular joint in UCLP patients.

Cephalometric predictors of hypernasality and nasal air emission

Abstract During times of increasingly recognized importance of interprofessional practices, professionals in Medicine, Dentistry, and Speech Pathology areas cooperate to optimize treatment of velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD), after primary palatoplasty for correction of cleft palate. Objective Our study aims to compare velar length, velar thickness, and depth of the nasopharynx of patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) with the presence, or absence, of hypernasality and nasal air emission; and to verify if the depth:length ratio, between nasopharynx and velum, would be predictive of consistent hypernasality and nasal air emission (speech signs of VPD). Methodology Cephalometric radiographs and outcome of speech assessment were obtained from 429 individuals, between 6 and 9 years of age, with repaired unilateral cleft lip and palate. Velar length, velar thickness, depth of the nasopharynx, depth:length ratio, scores of hypernasality, and scores of nasal air emission were studied and compared; grouping the radiographs according to presence or absence of hypernasality and nasal air emission. Results For the group with speech signs of velopharyngeal dysfunction (those with consistent hypernasality and nasal air emission), the velums were shorter and thinner; the nasopharynx was deeper and the depth:length ratio was larger than the group without hypernasality and nasal air emission. Velar length was significantly shorter in individuals with consistent hypernasality and nasal air emission (p<0.001) and with history of palatal fistula (p=0.032). Depth of nasopharynx was significantly greater in individuals with consistent hypernasality and nasal air emission (p<0.001). Depthlength ratio was significantly larger in individuals with consistent hypernasality and nasal air emission (p<0.001). A depth:length ratio larger than 0.93 was always associated with speech signs of VPD. Conclusion Estimated with cephalometric radiographs, a depth:length ratio greater than 0.93, between the nasopharyngeal space and the velum, was 100% accurate in predicting hypernasality and nasal air emission after primary repair of unilateral cleft lip and palate.

Dimensões internas nasais de crianças com fissura labiopalatina e deficiência maxilar: comparação entre a técnica de rinometria acústica e a tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico / Internal nasal dimensions of children with unilateral cleft lip and palate and maxillary atresia: comparison between acoustic rhinometry technique and cone-beam computed tomography

RESUMO Objetivo Comparar a geometria da cavidade nasal de crianças e adolescentes com fissura labiopalatina e deficiência maxilar por meio de dois métodos: a tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico, considerada padrão-ouro, e a rinometria acústica. Método Foram avaliados, de maneira transversal, os exames de tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico e de rinometria acústica, previamente obtidos para fins de planejamento ortodôntico, de 17 crianças e adolescentes com fissura labiopalatina e atresia maxilar. Por meio do programa Dolphin Imaging 11.8, a cavidade nasal das imagens tomográficas foi reconstruída por dois avaliadores e foram obtidos os volumes internos nasais. Por meio da rinometria, os volumes nasais foram aferidos para as regiões V1 e V2. Os valores de cada exame foram, então, comparados, a um nível de significância de 5%. Resultados A análise estatística mostrou alta reprodutibilidade intra e interavaliadores na análise da tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico. Os volumes internos nasais médios (± desvio-padrão), utilizando a rinometria acústica e a tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico corresponderam a 6,6 ± 1,9 cm3 e 8,1 ± 1,5 cm3, respectivamente. A diferença entre os exames foi de 17,7%, considerada estatisticamente significante (p = 0,006). Conclusão Os volumes nasais aferidos pelos dois métodos são diferentes, ou seja, apresentam discrepâncias nas medidas. A técnica considerada padrão-ouro identificou volumes maiores na cavidade nasal. A determinação de qual exame reflete a realidade clínica constitui passo futuro importante.

ABSTRACT Purpose To compare the nasal cavity geometry of children and teenagers with cleft lip and palate and maxillary atresia by two methods: cone-beam computed tomography, considered the gold standard, and acoustic rhinometry. Methods Data on cone-beam computed tomography and acoustic rhinometry examinations of 17 children and teenagers with cleft lip and palate and maxillary atresia, previously obtained for orthodontic planning purposes, were evaluated prospectively. Using Dolphin Imaging 11.8 software, the nasal cavity was reconstructed by two evaluators, and the internal nasal volumes were obtained. Using rhinometry, the volumes of regions V1 and V2 were measured. The values of each examination were then compared at a significance level of 5%. Results Statistical analysis showed high intra- and inter-rater reproducibility in the cone-beam computed tomography analysis. The mean internal nasal volumes (± standard deviation) obtained using acoustic rhinometry and cone-beam computed tomography corresponded to 6.6 ± 1.9 cm3 and 8.1 ± 1.5 cm3, respectively. The difference between the examinations was 17.7%, which was considered statistically significant (p = 0.006). Conclusion The nasal volumes measured via the two methods were different; that is, they presented discrepancies in the measurements. The gold standard technique identified larger volumes than acoustic rhinometry in the nasal cavity. Therefore, determining which test reflects clinical reality is an essential future step.

A descoberta pré-natal da fissura labiopalatina do bebê: principais dúvidas das gestantes / Prenatal discovery of baby's cleft lip and palate: pregnant women's main doubts / El descubrimiento prenatal de la fisura labial y palatina del bebé: principales dudas de las embarazadas

Objetivo: identificar as principais dúvidas de gestantes com diagnóstico pré-natal do bebê de fissura de lábio e/ou palato. Método: estudo descritivo, retrospectivo, quantitativo. A amostra foi composta por 15 de gestantes atendidas na consulta de enfermagem, em 2016, numa instituição pública paulista. Para a coleta de dados, utilizou-se instrumento institucional após aprovação do projeto por Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa. As dúvidas foram categorizadas como alimentação, higiene, protocolo cirúrgico, hipótese diagnóstica, pós-operatório e sofrimento/bullying. Os resultados foram submetidos à análise estatística descritiva. Resultados: idade média materna de 30 anos (±5,9), paterna de 31 anos (±10,4). Predomínio das seguintes características: classificação socioeconômica média inferior ­ 8 (53%); escolaridade dos progenitores, ensino superior completo ­ 15 (52%); bebês do sexo masculino ­ 11 (73%); diagnósticos de Fissura Transforame Unilateral Esquerda ­ 7 (47%). Salientaram-se dúvidas sobre: alimentação ­ 15 (100%) e higiene ­ 9 (60%). Conclusão: as principais dúvidas das gestantes foram sobre alimentação e higiene. Identificá-las permitiu direcionar as orientações para as necessidades reais dessa clientela.

Objective: to identify pregnant women's main doubts at prenatal diagnosis of baby's cleft lip and/or palate. Method: this retrospective, quantitative, descriptive study considered a sample of 15 pregnant women attending nursing appointments in 2016 at a public institution in São Paulo. After the project was approved by the research ethics committee, data were collected using an institutional instrument. Doubts were categorized into feeding, hygiene, surgical protocol, diagnostic hypothesis, postoperative care and suffering/bullying. The results were subjected to descriptive statistical analysis. Results: the mothers' mean age was 30 (±5.9) years, the fathers' mean was 31 (±10.4) years. The following features predominated: low mean socioeconomic position ­ 8 (53%); higher education ­ 15 (52%); male babies ­ 11 (73%); left unilateral transforaminal cleft ­ 7 (47%). Doubts were raised on: food ­ 15 (100%) and hygiene ­ 9 (60%). Conclusion: the pregnant women's main doubts were about food and hygiene. Identifying them made it possible to adjust guidelines to this clientele's real needs.

Objetivo: identificar las principales dudas de mujeres embarazadas con diagnóstico prenatal del bebé de fisura de labio y/o palatina. Método: estudio descriptivo, retrospectivo, cuantitativo. La muestra se compuso de 15 mujeres embarazadas atendidas en la consulta de enfermería, en 2016, en una institución pública de São Paulo. Para la recolección de datos se utilizó un instrumento institucional después de la aprobación del proyecto por el Comité de Ética en Investigación. Las dudas se categorizaron como alimentación, higiene, protocolo quirúrgico, hipótesis diagnóstica, postoperatorio y sufrimiento/bullying. Los resultados se sometieron al análisis estadístico descriptivo. Resultados: promedio de edad materna de 30 años (±5,9), paterna de 31 años (±10,4). Predominio de los siguientes aspectos: clasificación socioeconómica media inferior ­ 8 (53%); escolaridad de los progenitores, enseñanza universitaria completa ­ 15 (52%); bebés de sexo masculino ­ 11 (73%); diagnósticos de Fisura Transforamen Unilateral Izquierda ­ 7 (47%). Se destacaron dudas sobre: alimentación ­ 15 (100%) e higiene ­ 9 (60%). Conclusión: las principales dudas de las embarazadas se basaron en alimentación e higiene. Identificarlas permitió consucir las orientaciones hacia las necesidades reales de esa clientela.

Comparing osteogenic effects between concentrated growth factors and the acellular dermal matrix

Abstract Concentrated growth factor (CGF) is an autogenuous product that contains highly concentrated number of platelets and can be derived from venous blood by selective centrifugation. It has been speculated that local growth factors in human platelets (insulinlike growth factor, IGF; transforming growth factor, TGF-b; platelet derived growth factor, PDGF) would enhance healing of grafts and also counteract resorption. The osteogensis effect of CGF and acellular dermal matrix (ADM) for alveolar cleft defects was evaluated in this study. Twenty alveolar cleft patients were divided randomly into two groups. One group underwent guided bone regeneration (GBR) using acellular dermal matrix film combined with alveolar bone grafting using iliac crest bone grafts (GBR group), while the other group underwent alveolar bone grafting combined with CGF (CGF group). Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images were obtained at 1 week and 6 months following the procedure. Using Mimics 17.0 software, the bone resorption rate and bone density improvement rate were calculated and compared between the two groups. Although not significant between ADM and CGF in bone resorption rate, the bone density improvement in cases with CGF(61.62 ± 4.728%) was much better than in cases with ADM (27.05 ± 5.607%) (p = 0.0002). Thus, CGF could be recommended to patients with alveolar cleft as a better choice.

Volumetric reconstruction and determination of minimum crosssectional area of the pharynx in patients with cleft lip and palate: comparison between two different softwares

Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the accuracy of volumetric reconstruction of the pharynx by comparing the volume and minimum crosssectional area (mCSA) determined with open-source applications (ITK-Snap, www.itksnap.org ; SlicerCMF) and commercial software (Dolphin3D, 11.8, Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions, Chatsworth, CA, USA) previously validated in the literature. Material and Methods: The sample comprised of 35 cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans of patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate, with mean age of 29±15. Three-dimensional volumetric models of the pharynx were reconstructed using semi-automatic segmentation using the applications ITK-Snap (G1) and Dolphin3D (G2). Volumes and minimum cross-sectional areas were determined. Inter- and intra-observer error were calculated using ICC test. Comparison between applications was calculated using the Wilcoxon test. Results: Volumes and minimum crosssectional area were statistically similar between applications. ITK-Snap showed higher pharynx volumes, but lower mCSA. Visual assessment showed that 62.86% matched the region of mCSA in Dolphin3D and SPHARM-PDM. Conclusion: Measurements of volume and mCSA are statistically similar between applications. Therefore, open-source applications may be a viable option to assess upper airway dimensions using CBCT exams.

The maxillary lateral incisor in the rehabilitation of cleft lip and palate

Abstract Objective This study analyzed the maintenance of lateral incisors in the dental rehabilitation of individuals with cleft lip and palate. Material and Methods The study was conducted on a tertiary craniofacial center and comprised retrospective analysis of panoramic and periapical radiographs of Caucasoid individuals with non-syndromic complete unilateral cleft lip and palate, analyzing all radiographs available on the records of each individual, from the first to the last up to 12 years of age. Overall, 2,826 records were reviewed to achieve a sample of 1,000 individuals. Among these, 487 individuals presented the permanent lateral incisors on both cleft and non-cleft sides, which were included in this study. Results The results were evaluated in percentages and by descriptive statistics. The association between maintenance of the lateral incisor and timing of alveolar bone graft were analyzed by the t test. Among the 487 individuals, 265 had not completed treatment, 62 presented insufficient information, and 44 concluded the treatment elsewhere. Among the remaining 116 individuals, the lateral incisor was extracted from 88 (75.86%) of them on the cleft side (CS) and from 23 (19.83%) people on the non-cleft side (NCS). The age at accomplishment of alveolar bone graft was significantly associated with maintenance of the lateral incisor on the cleft side (p<0.01). Most extractions were indicated because of the inadequate positioning on the CS and for midline correction on the NCS. Rehabilitation was primarily completed by orthodontic movement (53 individuals on the CS and 13 individuals on the NCS). Conclusion In conclusion, the lateral incisor on the cleft side was not maintained in most individuals. Positive relationship was observed between extraction of the lateral incisor and age at accomplishment of the alveolar bone graft, suggesting the need to anticipate the initial radiographic evaluation to enhance its maintenance and reduce the procedures required for rehabilitation.

Evaluation of sella turcica shape and dimensions in cleft subjects using cone-beam computed tomography

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the morphology of the sella turcica and measure its size in cleft and non-cleft subjects

Material and Methods: Cone-beam computed tomography [CBCT] images of 54 individuals [29 males; 25 females] with cleft and 85 [22 males; 63 females] without cleft were used for this study. Syndromic patients with cleft [s] were not included because of possible additional en-docrinological and/or morphological disorders. Linear measurements included length, depth, and diameter. The shape of the sella turcica was analyzed in the cleft and noncleft groups. An independent f test was conducted to evaluate differences between genders and groups. One-way ANOVA was used to compare age groups

Results: The length [p < 0.001] of the sella turcica was smaller in noncleft subjects than in cleft subjects. Diameter [p = 0.014] and depth [p = 0.005] showed as constantly increasing from an age <15 to >25 years in the overall assessment. The distribution of the shape of the sella turcica differed significantly between groups [p < 0.001]

Conclusions: In this study, CBCT was used to assess the morphology of the sella turcica. A majority of the subjects with cleft had a flattened sella turcica compared to that of the control group. A shorter length of the sella turcica was more evident in the cleft subjects than in the control group

Avaliação das dimensões das fissuras labiopalatinas por meio de exame de imagem / Evaluation of cleft lip and palate dimesion through imaging

As fissuras lábiopalatinas consistem em anormalidades craniofaciais congênitas comuns quando comparada as demais anomalias, que podem acometer o lábio, rebordo alveolar, palatos duro e mole, resultantes da falta de nivelamento dos processos nasais mediais entre si, e destes com os processos maxilares laterais. O tratamento deve ser realizado por meio de uma equipe multidisciplinar de especialistas. Um dos meios auxiliares mais importantes no diagnóstico da malformação são os exames de imagem, como as radiografias intra e extra bucais e as tomografias computadorizadas, para uma melhor avaliação morfológica prévia das resultando em melhorias no diagnóstico, planejamento e manejo cirúrgico dos casos, prevendo melhor prognóstico e resultado final mais satisfatório. Esta pesquisa avaliou através de radiografias periapicais de fissuras transforame incisivo unilateral a dimensão das fissuras no pré-operatório e o nível de formação óssea no pós operatório de enxerto ósseo alveolar autógeno de crista ilíaca, objetivando investigar o tamanho crítico do defeito maxilar e o nível de formação óssea, levando em consideração fatores que também influenciam na previsibilidade do resultado como a idade, presença do canino não irrompido e a ortodontia pós enxerto, para que se possa oferecer condutas terapêuticas mais adequadas. Pacientes com menos de 16 anos de idade tem seis vezes mais chances para formação de um septo ósseo intermediário com altura próximo do normal. Resultados favoráveis também foram encontrados nos casos em que o canino não havia irrompido, com 16 vezes maior a capacidade de preenchimento ósseo do defeito em até 75%. Indivíduos com início da ortodontia no período ideal, 60 a 90 dias depois do enxerto ósseo, apresentaram uma formação óssea do tipo I e II com mais de 50% de formação óssea no defeito. A altura, largura apical e o gênero da fissura alveolar são fatores que não influenciam na formação óssea.(AU)

Cleft lip and palate are common congenital craniofacial abnormalities in comparison with other anomalies. They may affect the lip, alveolar ridge and the soft and hard palate resulting from the lack of leveling of the medial nasal processes between themselves and the lateral maxilla process. The etiology is well defined: heredity involving genetic and environmental processes with a worldwide incidence of 1:700 births. The treatment should be performed by a multidisciplinary team of experts.. One of the most important exams to support the malformation diagnosis are imaging exams, such as intra/extra oral radiographs and computed tomography because they may help in pre-surgical measuring, resulting in improvement in planning and surgical management, thereby providing a good prognosis and outcome. The present research will evaluate the cleft size in the preoperative period and the bony formation after autogenous alveolar bone graft surgery of the iliac crest through periapical radiographs. The main objective is to investigate the critical size of the maxillary defect and the level of bony formation, considering factors that could also affect the final result, such as age, presence of retained canine after orthodontic grafting treatment, and finally, to suggest standard therapeutic approaches. Patients younger than 16 years old has 6 six time more chances to form a intermediary bony septum, with a height close to normal. Good results also were found in cases of unerupted canine, with bony defect filling increased until 16 times in 75%. Patients with orthodontics treatment started in the ideal period (60-90 days after bone grafting), presented a Type I and II bone formation, with more than 50% of bone defect repaired. In conclusion, the height, width and type of alveolar fissure are factors that not influenced in bone formation.(AU)