title: Prosthodontic treatment for Pierre Robin syndrome.
abstract: A brief review of the Pierre Robin syndrome and the various methods of treatment employed for children with the condition have been outlined. A suggested treatment approach utilizing an acrylic resin obturator with an adjustable wire tongue restraint has been discussed.
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010158:Palatal Obturators; D010855:Pierre Robin Syndrome / Q000628:therapy*; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D013193:Stainless Steel; D014059:Tongue / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D013193:Stainless Steel