PMC3304172_01
Preoperative view
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F1
On examination, it was found that the child was born with unilateral cleft lip and palate on right side [Figure 1].
Custom tray
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F2
A custom tray was then fabricated by using self-cure acrylic resin [Figure 2].
Secondary impression with rubber base impression material
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F3
With the help of the custom tray, a secondary impression was made using rubber base impression material [Figure 3].
Final cast
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F4
Final cast was obtained and all the undercuts were blocked [Figure 4].
Feeding appliance made by using pressure moulding technique in biostar machine
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F5
A feeding appliance was then made on the final cast by using pressure moulding technique in biostar machine [Figure 5].
Feeding appliance of ethylene vinyl acetate attached with floss
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F6
Ethylene vinyl acetate was used for fabrication of the feeding appliance [Figure 6]. A floss was attached to the feeding appliance [Figure 6] because it prevents swallowing and easy retrieval of appliance.
Feeding appliance placed in the oral cavity of the newborn
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Then, the feeding appliance was placed in the oral cavity of the newborn [Figure 7] and child was easily fed with the help of the appliance [Figure 8].
Feeding with the help of appliance
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Then, the feeding appliance was placed in the oral cavity of the newborn [Figure 7] and child was easily fed with the help of the appliance [Figure 8].