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However, no significant differences were found for h\n                      <jats:sub>1<\/jats:sub>\n                      or the x\/(x\u2009+\u2009y) ratio, indicating preservation of the relative anteroposterior position of the lingula. The assimilated form was the most common lingula shape in both groups, with no significant between-group difference. Although some side-based variations were detected, these were inconsistent and not specific to CL\/P.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Despite differences in certain linear dimensions, the relative position and morphology of the lingula are preserved in children and adolescents with CL\/P. 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