The nasoalveolar molding technique involves the use of acrylic nasal stents attached to the vestibular shield of an oral molding plate. It helps to mold the nasal alar cartilage to its normal form and position. Additionally, it addresses several shortcomings of the traditional approaches, including the deformity of the nasal cartilages in unilateral and bilateral clefts of the lip and palate, and the deficiency of columella tissue in infants with bilateral clefts. To revisit the basics of the presurgical nasoalveolar molding (PNAM) technique, we have organized an informative Dent-E-ssentials session by Dr.
Pallavi Daigavane , covering the topic “Basics of Presurgical Nasoalveolar Molding Technique in Infants with Cleft Lip and Palate” on 3rd December 2021 , 3:00 PM onwards. Key points of discussion How does PNAM work? Efficacy and efficiency of PNAM Management of cleft patients…