Description of Nasoalveolar Molding Process in Neonatal Period of Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate: A Step by Step
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A modified presurgical orthopedic (nasoalveolar molding) device in the treatment of unilateral cleft lip and palate
Nasoalveolar molding (NAM) can be done effectively to reshape the nasal cartilage and mold the maxillary dentoalveolar arch before surgical cleft lip repair and primary rhinoplasty. Presurgical NAM helps as an adjunct procedure to enhance the esthetic and functional outcome of the surgical procedures. We have developed a modified NAM device to suit to the needs of the patients coming from dista...
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عنوان ژورنال: Integrative Journal of Medical Sciences
سال: 2021
ISSN: 2658-8218
DOI: 10.15342/ijms.2021.376