Presurgical Orthopedic Treatment Using Modified Nostril Retainers in Patients With Unilateral Cleft Lip With or Without Cleft Palate

J Craniofac Surg. 2017 Sep;28(6):1570-1572. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000003647.

Abstract

This study aimed to present a new technique for presurgical orthopedic treatment of patients with unilateral cleft lip with or without cleft palate (UCL±P) by means of modified nostril retainers manufactured using a special mold with soft acrylic or orthodontic acrylics material. Nasal molding with the modified nostril retainer is considerably effective and comfortable for the patient.

MeSH terms

  • Acrylic Resins / therapeutic use
  • Cleft Lip / surgery*
  • Cleft Palate / surgery*
  • Dental Materials / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Nose / physiology*
  • Preoperative Care* / instrumentation
  • Preoperative Care* / methods

Substances

  • Acrylic Resins
  • Dental Materials