Improving Scanning Techniques for Neonates with Cleft Lip and Palate
Author Information
Author(s): Unnikrishnan Jyotsna, Bakr Mahmoud, Love Robert, Idris Ghassan
Primary Institution: Griffith University
Hypothesis
Different scanning tips do not impact the measurement of alveolar cleft depth and scanning time and scan stops do not differ when using different scanners and strategies.
Conclusion
The study found that while different scanning tips showed comparable accuracy, all scanners failed to capture the deepest part of the cleft.
Supporting Evidence
- Different scanning tips showed comparable accuracy in capturing alveolar cleft depth.
- Scanning time and the number of scan stops did not significantly differ across the scanners.
- Cleft-obstructed scanning required less time and resulted in fewer scan stops compared to cleft-unobstructed scanning.
- All scanners failed to record the deepest part of the alveolar cleft.
Takeaway
This study looked at how different tools and methods can help take pictures of the mouths of babies with cleft lip and palate, but none of the tools could get a clear picture of the deepest part of the cleft.
Methodology
The study used ten soft acrylic models to simulate the oral anatomy of neonates with CL/P, evaluating scanning tips, time taken, number of scan stops, and scan quality.
Limitations
The study was conducted in vitro, which may not fully represent clinical conditions.
Participant Demographics
Models represented newborns with cleft lip and/or palate, irrespective of gender.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = 0.95
Statistical Significance
p > 0.05
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