scholarly journals A comparative evaluation of efficacy and efficiency of grayson's presurgical nasoalveolar molding technique in patients with complete unilateral cleft lip and palate with those treated with figueroa's modified technique

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seema Thakur ◽  
Anjali Singh ◽  
Parul Singhal ◽  
VijayKumar Diwana ◽  
Alka Rani
2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (5) ◽  
pp. 410-416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shafees Koya ◽  
Sandeep Shetty ◽  
Akhter Husain ◽  
Mustafa Khader

Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the results of nasoalveolar molding (NAM) in the treatment of patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate using a modified technique in a South Indian population. Study design: The design was a prospective study with blinded measurements. The sample constituted 10 complete unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) patients who underwent NAM therapy by the same operator. Direct extra and intra oral anthropometric measurements were done using a digital vernier caliper before and after NAM therapy. A photographic evaluation was also done to rate the nasal deformity post NAM therapy. The differences between measurements were statistically analyzed using paired t tests. Results: The extra oral measurements revealed a statistically significant increase in bi-alar width, columellar length and width. The intraoral measurements demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in anterior alveolar cleft width. There was also a significant increase in arch width and greater and lesser segments length. All cases were rated as improved by the surgeons in photographic analysis. Conclusion: The study has quantitatively shown that the modified NAM therapy improved nasal asymmetry by columellar lengthening and effectively molded the maxillary alveolar arch.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Azhari ◽  
Wijdane El Hawari ◽  
Hasnae Rokhssi ◽  
Nadia Merzouk ◽  
Oussama Bentahar

Statement of problem. Cleft Lip and Palate (CLP) are common congenital defects of the present day. They result from a failure of facial bud sticking during embryological phenomena. Their therapeutics based on multi-disciplinary care to restore as much as possible the aesthetic and functional prejudices generated by these anomalies. Purpose. Through this work, we will illustrate, through a clinical case supported at the Consultation and Dental Treatment Center of Rabat, clinical and laboratory stages of realization of Nasoalveolar Molding (NAM). Material and methods. We describe original techniques used in our service for manufacturing of NAM fireworks and we define recommendations after insertion and follow-up procedures.Result. Place of NAM in management of these anomalies has increasingly recommended, given limitations of surgery alone to ensure satisfactory aesthetic results. Several fixed or removable appliances has used, in order to reposition gaps in cleft and / or to reshape affected bordering tissues. Conclusion. Despite the controversies surrounding this therapy, it remains highly recommended and scientifically based.


Author(s):  
Santosh Kumar

Background: Midface symmetry is an important indicator of success of complete unilateral cleft lip and palate (CUCLP) treatment. There is little literature on the long-term effects of Presurgical Nasoalveolar Molding (PNAM) on Midface symmetry in children treated for CUCLP. Material and Methods: This case-control study was carried out in the Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery at Government Medical College and Hospital, Bettiah, Bihar, India from may 2018 to Dec 2019. Complete unilateral CL+P patients had basilar and frontal photographs at two time points: (1) initial (2) postsurgical. 30 nasal molding patients and 20 control patients were included. Presurgical nasal molding was performed prior to primary lip repair in intervention group. No nasal molding was performed in control group. Results: A statistically significant difference was found for postsurgical nostril height-width ratio (P< .05). No other statistically significant differences were found. Conclusion: Nasal molding and surgery resulted in more symmetrical nostril height-width ratios than surgery alone. Alar groove ratios were not statistically significantly different between groups perhaps because application of nasal molding was not early enough; postsurgical nasal splints were not utilized; overcorrection was not performed for nasal molding


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