Impact of Timing of Hard Palate Closure on Maxillary Growth in Cleft Lip, Alveolus, and Palate Patients: A Comprehensive Review

Impact of Timing of Hard Palate Closure on Maxillary Growth in Cleft Lip, Alveolus, and Palate Patients: A Comprehensive Review

This review synthesizes evidence on how the timing of hard palate closure affects maxillary growth in patients with cleft lip, alveolus, and palate, highlighting comparable outcomes after early and delayed closure and evaluating the influence of adjunct procedures like velopharyngoplasty.