title: A feeding obturator for a preterm baby with Pierre Robin sequence.
abstract: The article describes a clinical and laboratory technique for the fabrication of a feeding obturator for a baby with Pierre Robin sequence. Emphasis is placed on the direct fabrication of a preliminary custom tray, preventing thermal trauma to the tissues, and overcoming the danger of airway obstruction or foreign body aspiration. The functional problems associated with a cleft palate and various methods to overcome them are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, New Orleans, LA, USA. isavio@lsuhsc.edu
authors.forename: Igal
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Savion
authors.forename: Michael L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Huband
mesh_terms: D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000628:therapy; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D008297:Male; D010158:Palatal Obturators; D010855:Pierre Robin Syndrome / Q000534:rehabilitation*