Presurgical Nasoalveolar Molding in a Neonate with Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate

JOURNAL TITLE: Journal of Oral Health and Community Dentistry

Author
1. Arun Kumar
ISSN
2230-7389
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10062-0029
Volume
12
Issue
2
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
6
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
  • Article keywords
    Cleft lip, Cleft palate, Congenital, Presurgical nasoalveolar molding, Unilateral.

    Abstract

    The innate fissure of lip and hard palate represents the most common inborn craniofacial oddity originated by unusual facial development through gestation. It varies in form and severity. The rehabilitation amounts to a committed approach of care for the afflicted child since its detection. The craniofacial team works together to arrange the complex surgical and nonsurgical treatment plan. The diverse stratagem has been endeavored to lessen the cleft space and achieve esthetic results postsurgically. The presurgical nasoalveolar molding (PNAM) technique represents an essential part of the treatment of child with orofacial split. It ameliorates the orientation of the palatal ridges and decreases the distance between the cleft lip segments, provides symmetry to severely disfigure nasal gristle. The case report presents a concise insight concerning PNAM approach in unilateral cleft lip and palate (CLCP) patient with excellent presurgical outcome.

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