Feeding Plate Prosthesis for an Infant with Cleft Lip and Palate: A Case Report
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The cleft palate is associated with feeding difficulties, dysfunction of eustachian tube, infection and effusion of middle ear, hearing loss, disorders of speech, dental and orthodontic problems. Feeding plate is a prosthetic aid that is designed to seal the cleft and restore the separation between oral and nasal cavities. This clinical report describes fabrication of feeding plate for neonate born with cleft lip and palate.
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