Compares long-term outcomes of gingivoperiosteoplasty and alveolar bone grafting in cleft lip and palate, suggesting both techniques are effective.
Secondary gingivoperiosteoplasty provides reliable long-term outcomes in selected patients with alveolar clefts, especially in unilateral cases. Both GPP and secondary alveolar bone grafting are effective when appropriately indicated, though direct comparisons between the techniques should be interpreted cautiously, given differences in case selection.
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