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AI InsightReliability limits are especially important in cephalometric measurements on individuals with cleft lip and palate in terms of guiding clinicians.
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Objective: The aim of this study is to test the reliability of the cephalometric measurements made on lateral cephalometric radiographs in unilateral cleft lip and palate patients (UCLP).Material and Method: The study was carried out on a total of 30 lateral cephalometric images belonging to 15 male patients (mean age: 17.3 ± 5.2 years) and 15 female patients (mean age: 16.8 ± 6.1) who had unilateral complete cleft lip and palate (UCCLP). By utilizing 9 different methods of cephalometric analysis, measurements were made for 94 parameters including skeletal, soft tissue and dental parameters. The measurements were made by 3 researchers (2 inexperienced, 1 experienced) on a computer program; Dolphin Imaging Software 11.7. Paired samples t-test was used to assess intra-observer and inter- observer reliability.Results: In the skeletal measurements, the intra-observer reliability was high in the LAFH (ANS-Me) (mm), in SNA(o); Witz (mm); U1-FH (o), Nasal Prominence (mm) measurements among the inexperienced researchers (H1-H2) (E1-E2) and the experienced researcher (S1-S2). The increase in the confidence interval values between two researchers (one experienced, one inexperienced) was high.Conclusion: Cephalometric analysis is very important in diagnosis and treatment planning in patients with CLP. Particular attention should be paid to marking Na, A, ANS, Subnasal and U1 points which are located in the cleft areas. Reliability limits are especially important in cephalometric measurements on individuals with cleft lip and palate in terms of guiding clinicians.