Comparative Evaluation of Two Different Vestibuloplasty Surgical Procedures in Cleft Patients: A Pilot Study

Objective Patients with a cleft lip or palate often present alterations in the labial aspect of the ridge, resulting in a shallow vestibule. This study compares the results of two different surgical procedures on deepening of the labial sulcus. Interventions Ten patients with a cleft lip and palate were separated into two groups and underwent different vestibuloplasty procedures. An experimental group used a removable retention splint. Preoperative and 4-month postoperative sulcus heights were measured and analyzed statistically. Results No statistically significant differences could be detected between groups. Conclusion The results indicated that to reach consistent results, a larger number of patients must be submitted to this evaluation.