Presurgical Nasoalveolar Molding in a Neonate With Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate: Report of a Case
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presurgical nasoalveolar molding in a neonate with bilateral cleft lip and palate: report of a case
background cleft lip and palate as the most common congenital defect of oral cavity possesses a heavy socioeconomic burden for both the child and parents. nasoalveolar molding (nam) has received more attention to enhance future facial appearance and function during recent decades case presentation a 21-day old female neonate was referred with a bilateral cleft lip and palate. parents complained...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Comprehensive Pediatrics
سال: 2012
ISSN: 2251-8150,2251-8177
DOI: 10.17795/compreped-5421