This study evaluates the accuracy and repeatability of craniofacial measurements with a 3D light scanner, specifically the EINSTAR scanner, in comparison to traditional caliper measurements for facial anthropometry. Eleven volunteers were assessed by two examiners, one experienced and one inexperienced, who performed direct caliper measurements and indirect measurements using the scanner. Results indicated minimal differences between caliper and scanner results, with overall high accuracy and reliability demonstrated by correlation coefficients. Despite the slightly longer scanning time, the benefits of 3D imaging, including detailed surface mapping and virtual modeling, justify its integration into clinical practice, particularly in maxillofacial surgery and craniofacial assessment. Craniofacial measurements obtained with the EINSTAR scanner showed excellent reliability and accuracy, which qualifies this method for clinical and scientific use.

Background/Objectives: During alveolar cleft grafting, the use of autogenous cancellous bone harvested from the iliac crest is still considered the gold standard. Due to the risk of donor-site morbidity and excessive graft resorption, alternative grafting materials (e.g., intraoral bone, xenografts) are being tested. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of using an autologous tooth-derived graft material and iliac crest cancellous bone in the reconstruction of the alveolar cleft in patients with a unilateral cleft lip and palate. Methods: A total of 21 patients with a unilateral cleft lip and palate, who underwent alveolar bone grafting between 2020 and 2023 were included in the study. In 11 cases, the donor site was the iliac crest; in the rest of the cases, deciduous teeth were harvested, processed, and used as an autologous particulate graft material for alveolar reconstruction. The mean follow-up time was 30.0 months, CBCT scans were taken, and the results were compared based on the ranking system published by Stasiak et al. Results: The Wilcoxon signed-rank test showed that the amount of bone on the cleft side was significantly less than that on the contralateral non-cleft side (ATB: p = 0.002, iliac crest: p = 0.005). The Mann–Whitney U test showed that there were no significant differences in bone quantity on the cleft side between the two groups (U = 47.5, p = 0.617). Conclusions: The use of ATB might be a feasible alternative to autologous bone during alveolar cleft reconstruction. This type of graft shows long-term stability, which is comparable to the bone harvested from the iliac crest.

The spectrum of congenital lesions in newborns includes various soft and hard tissue masses found within or near the oral cavity. While oral clefts are often easily diagnosed prenatally and treated after birth, other critical conditions may require immediate neonatal intervention. These include airway compromise resulting from choanal atresia, alveolar mucosal fusion, or space-occupying lesions that reduce airway volume. Furthermore, some lesions may cause significant bleeding or interfere with sucking and feeding. In such cases, careful prenatal evaluation using ultrasound (USG) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is essential to inform the timing and strategy of surgical interventions. The occurrence of a rare lesion, such as a congenital epulis, also known as a Neumann tumor (NT), requires precise diagnostics to exclude other worrisome pathologies. Detailed MR evaluation of the oral commissure, tongue, lips, and gingival area helps identify the lesion’s extent and its anatomical relationship with adjacent structures. Although serial ultrasonography demonstrated interval growth, near-term MRI showed no pharyngeal extension or laryngotracheal narrowing. An EXIT-to-airway procedure was not planned, and delivery was performed by elective cesarean section with multidisciplinary airway support available. This report highlights that local NT removal typically focuses on complete excision, evaluation of the tumor base, and assessment of the surrounding alveolar bone.