DERMATOGRAPHY AS AN ADJUNCTIVE TREATMENT FOR CLEFT-LIP AND PALATE PATIENTS

Authors
VANDERVELDEN EM VANDERDUSSEN MFN
Citation
Em. Vandervelden et Mfn. Vanderdussen, DERMATOGRAPHY AS AN ADJUNCTIVE TREATMENT FOR CLEFT-LIP AND PALATE PATIENTS, Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery, 53(1), 1995, pp. 9-12
Citations number
30
Categorie Soggetti
Dentistry,Oral Surgery & Medicine
Journal title
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery → ACNP
ISSN journal
02782391
Volume
53
Issue
1
Year of publication
1995
Pages
9 - 12
Database
ISI
SICI code
0278-2391(1995)53:1<9:DAAATF>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
Purpose: To investigate dermatography as a treatment for cleft lip and palate.Methods: The results of the treatment of 19 cleft lip patients with discoloration of scars and the vermilion border after secondary cleft lip and palate surgery by dermatography and intracicatricial kel oidectomy are described. Results: This group of patients has gained se lf-confidence after treatments, to the extent that their articulation has improved. Conclusion: Dermatography can be applied as an adjuvant treatment with good cosmetic and esthetic results.