Presurgical nasoalveolar molding: A boon to facilitate the surgical repair in infants with cleft lip and palate
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Presurgical Nasoalveolar Moulding—An Adjunct to Facilitate Surgical Repair in Infants with Cleft Lip and Palate
Presurgical orthopedics forms an integral part of the treatment of patients with facial clefting. The primary aim of presurgical nasoalveolar moulding (PNAM) is reduction in the soft tissue and cartilaginous deformity to facilitate surgical soft tissue repair in optimal conditions under minimum tension to minimize scar formation. It also helps in reducing the nasal deformity with a nasal stent ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Contemporary Clinical Dentistry
سال: 2016
ISSN: 0976-237X
DOI: 10.4103/0976-237x.194104