An Alternative Impression Technique for Fabrication of Feeding Appliance for an Infant with Cleft Palate: A Clinical Report

Authors

  • S Dhital Kantipur Dental College, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • S R.B. Mathema People’s Dental College and Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • B Maskey People’s Dental College and Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jnprossoc.v3i2.36388

Keywords:

Cleft, Feeding appliance, Infant

Abstract

Cleft lip and palate is the most common congenital defect of the orofacial region, which results in difficulty in feeding, deglutition, and speech. Before the surgical intervention, a feeding appliance is used to restore the palatal cleft and aid in feeding an infant. The impression procedure during the fabrication of a feeding appliance is a crucial step and selection of impression tray and impression material is a challenging task. This article attempts to briefly describe an alternative technique for making impressions in infants with cleft palate.

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Author Biographies

S Dhital, Kantipur Dental College, Kathmandu, Nepal

Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics

S R.B. Mathema, People’s Dental College and Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal

Professor and HOD, Department of Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthetics

B Maskey, People’s Dental College and Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal

Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthetics

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Published

2020-07-01

How to Cite

Dhital, S., Mathema, S. R., & Maskey, B. (2020). An Alternative Impression Technique for Fabrication of Feeding Appliance for an Infant with Cleft Palate: A Clinical Report. Journal of Nepalese Prosthodontic Society, 3(2), 115–119. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnprossoc.v3i2.36388

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2020)

Section

Case Reports

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