Nasoalveolar molding: A review

>Cleftlip and palate (CLP) is the most common congenital defect of the oral cavity which possesses a serious socioeconomic trouble. It varies in form and severity. In these patients who have deficient hard and soft tissue structures presented a major task to bring about a functional and cosmetic...

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Published in:Journal of Advanced Clinical and Research Insights 2014-11, Vol.1 (3), p.108-113
Main Authors: Laxmikanth, S.M., Karagi, Trupti, Shetty, Anjana, Shetty, Sushruth
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Babies
Births
Orthopedics
Patients
Surgery
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Summary:>Cleftlip and palate (CLP) is the most common congenital defect of the oral cavity which possesses a serious socioeconomic trouble. It varies in form and severity. In these patients who have deficient hard and soft tissue structures presented a major task to bring about a functional and cosmetic outcome. Recently, nasoalveolar molding (NAM) has gained more attention as it improves facial appearance and function. The objectives of presurgical NAM involves correcting lip segments, lower lateral alar cartilages, and alveolar cleftsegments. Results of NAM are promising for CLP, hence are encouraged to be used promptly after the birth and continued till further specific corrective surgeries are performed.
ISSN:2393-8625
2393-8625
DOI:10.15713/ins.jcri.28