PMC10067982_01
Prenasoalveolar molding therapy at 10 days
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F1
A sunken nasal rim was also noted (Fig. 1).
(A) Impression of a unilateral cleft; (B) Dental stone working model for appliance fabrication; (C) Elastic bands with hooks used to secure the appliance; (D) Appliance in position; (E) Swan neck nasal stent
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F2
The superior loop of the nasal stent was adapted to first lie passively in the nostril, after which it was concealed with self-cure acrylic, and then by tissue conditioner until mild blanching was seen (Fig. 2).
(A) Lip and nose surgery performed at 15 weeks; (B) Postnasoalveolar molding therapy at 6 months; (C) Postnasoalveolar molding therapy at 1 year
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F3
The patient was periodically recalled and showed excellent results at 6 months and at 1 year (Fig. 3).
PMC10067982_02
Prenasoalveolar molding therapy at 15 days
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F4
(A) The cleft region is blocked out with wax; (B) A 5 mm breathing hole is incorporated in the feeder plate; (C) Tailor-made cloth headcap to help secure the plate; (D) Appliance in position
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F5
The appliance was smoothened and verified for fit in the baby (Fig. 5).
Postnasoalveolar molding therapy at 1 year
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F6
The patient was scheduled for lip and nose surgery at 17 weeks and recalled after a year for follow-up (Fig. 6).