Simplified feeding appliance for an infant with cleft palate
Shaila Masih, Reena Annie Chacko, Abi M Thomas and 3 more
Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry · 2014
doi:10.4103/0970-4388.140970 (opens in a new tab)
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Abstract
A child born with cleft palate may experience difficulties while feeding. Early surgical treatment may need to be postponed until certain age and weight gain of the infant. The case presented here is of a 1-month-old neonate born with cleft palate, assisted with a new feeding appliance made with ethylene vinyl acetate using pressure molding technique to aid in proper feeding. The patient′s weight and health significantly improved after the insertion of obturator. The advantages of this material included being lightweight, moldability, good palatal fit and decreased soft tissue injury.
Abstract licence: CC BY-NC-SA
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