Table 1. Summary of treatment protocols in three groups.
| Procedure | Warsaw | Prague | Bratislava |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant orthopedics | no | no | yes (in some patients) |
| Lip closure | 9 months* | 7 months | 4 months |
| Palatal closure | 36 months | 12 months | |
| Alveolar bone grafting | 8–11 years | 8–11 years | 8–11 years |
Note:
According to Warsaw one-stage protocol, lip and palate were repaired simultaneously.