An Alternative Impression Technique for an Infant with Cleft Palate

Aim: This article describes an alternative preliminary impression technique for an infant with cleft palate. Methodology: A 3 day old male infant with cleft palate was referred to clinic for the fabrication of feeding plate, for the first impression a sterilized tea-spoon modified with a hole in the middle of spoon was used as a tray. Results: Modified spoon tray is easily accessible, cost effective appliances that prevents flow of impression material to the posterior airway region and provides more controlled impression technique. Conclusions: This procedure could consider as an alternative method for the first impression process.