Extraoral nasal molding in a newborn with unilateral cleft lip and palate: a case report.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this case report is to introduce an extraoral nasal molding appliance (ENMA) and treatment approach for presurgical nasoalveolar molding in newborns with unilateral cleft lip and palate.


METHODS
A 15-day-old girl presented with complete unilateral cleft lip and palate. A circumferential headband supported the actual nasoalveolar molding device, which consisted of a nasal stent made from a 0.8-mm stainless steel helical spring. The spring was activated at 2-week intervals.


CONCLUSIONS
The shape of the cartilaginous septum, alar cartilage tip, medial and lateral crus and alveolar segments were molded to resemble the normal shape of these structures. ENMA can be helpful in any patient with unilateral cleft lip and palate because it is easy to fabricate, practical to activate, and comfortable to wear and use.
Doruk
Cenk
C
Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Cumhuriyet, Sivas, Turkey. cdoruk@cumhuriyet.edu.tr
Kiliç
Banu
B
D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000473:pathology; D002356:Cartilage / Q000473:pathology; D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000473:pathology; D009666:Nose / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011300:Preoperative Care; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D013193:Stainless Steel; D015607:Stents
D013193:Stainless Steel