A modified nasoalveolar molding technique for correction of unilateral cleft nose deformity

摘要

Introduction: Traditional Figueroa nasoalveolar molding (NAM) requires weekly or biweekly adjustments to remove acrylic from the palatal plate to narrow the alveolar gap. These frequent adjustments create a burden for patients living far from a hospital. To minimize this burden, we developed a modified NAM technique using simplified lip taping and a passive palatal plate. Herein we present our clinical experience and outcomes using the traditional and modified methods.