Nasoalveolar molding: A review

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 108-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.M. Laxmikanth ◽  
Trupti Karagi ◽  
Anjana Shetty ◽  
Sushruth Shetty
Keyword(s):  
Nasoalveolar Molding

Does Presurgical Nasoalveolar Molding Have a Long-Term Effect on Nasal and Upper Airway Dimensions?

2020 ◽  
pp. 105566562098023
Author(s):  
Ashwina S. Banari ◽  
Sanjeev Datana ◽  
Shiv Shankar Agarwal ◽  
Sujit Kumar Bhandari
Keyword(s):  
Upper Airway ◽  
P Value ◽  
Airway Patency ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Acoustic Pharyngometry ◽  
Nasoalveolar Molding ◽  
Area And Volume ◽  
Group 1

Objectives: To compare nasal and upper airway dimensions in patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP) who underwent nasoalveolar molding (NAM) with those without NAM during infancy using acoustic pharyngometry and rhinometry. Materials and Methods: Eccovision acoustic pharyngometry and rhinometry (Sleep Group Solutions) was used for assessment of mean area and volume of nasal and upper airway in patients with complete unilateral CLP (age range 16-21 years) treated with NAM (group 1, n = 19) versus without NAM (group 2, n = 22). Results: The mean nasal cross-sectional areas and volume were higher in group 1 compared to group 2 on both cleft ( P value <.001) and noncleft side ( P value >.05). The mean area and volume of upper airway were also significantly higher in group 1 compared to group 2 ( P value <.05). Conclusions: Nasoalveolar molding being one of the first interventions in chronology of treatment of patients with CLP, its long-term outcome on nasal and upper airway patency needs to be ascertained. The results of the present study show that the patients with CLP who have undergone NAM during infancy have better improvement in nasal and upper airway patency compared with those who had not undergone NAM procedure. The basic advantages of being noninvasive, nonionizing and providing dynamic assessment of nasal and upper airway patency make acoustic pharyngometry and rhinometry a diagnostic tool of choice to be used in patients with CLP.

scholarly journals Nasoalveolar molding in complete cleft lip nasal deformity patients

2012 ◽  
Vol 113 (05) ◽  
pp. 293-297
Author(s):  
J. Fedeles ◽  
P. Ziak ◽  
J. Fedeles
Keyword(s):  
Cleft Lip ◽  
Nasal Deformity ◽  
Nasoalveolar Molding

The Effect of Nasoalveolar Molding on Nasal Airway Anatomy

2018 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
pp. 596-601 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan P. Massie ◽  
Karl Bruckman ◽  
William J. Rifkin ◽  
Christopher M. Runyan ◽  
Pradip R. Shetye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cleft Lip ◽  
Inferior Turbinate ◽  
Septal Deviation ◽  
Nasal Airway ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Tertiary Referral Center ◽  
Nasal Cartilage ◽  
Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy ◽  
Nasoalveolar Molding ◽  
Control Study

Objective: To determine the effects of nasoalveolar molding (NAM) on nasal airway architecture. Design: Retrospective case-control study of patients with unilateral cleft lip treated with NAM vs without NAM. Setting: Tertiary referral center specializing in cleft and craniofacial care. Patients, Participants, and Interventions: Thirty-six patients with complete unilateral cleft lip and alveolus: 19 with NAM therapy and 17 without NAM therapy. Main Outcome Measures: Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans were compared in multiple coronal sections and were evaluated for linear and angular septal deviation, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, and linear and 2-dimensional airway area. Results: There were no significant differences in linear or angular septal deviation, inferior turbinate area, linear stenosis, or airway area between NAM- and non-NAM-treated patients. Conclusions: NAM effectively molds the external nasal cartilage and structures but may have limited effects on internal nasal structures.

Nasoalveolar molding and burden of care – the parents poin of view

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
S. Nadel ◽  
S. Das ◽  
R. Parmar ◽  
P.N. Shetty ◽  
K. Bonanthaya
Keyword(s):  
Burden Of Care ◽  
Nasoalveolar Molding

scholarly journals Description of Nasoalveolar Molding Process in Neonatal Period of Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate: A Step by Step

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Azhari ◽  
Wijdane El Hawari ◽  
Hasnae Rokhssi ◽  
Nadia Merzouk ◽  
Oussama Bentahar
Keyword(s):  
Cleft Lip ◽  
Cleft Lip And Palate ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Treatment Center ◽  
Congenital Defects ◽  
Molding Process ◽  
Aesthetic Results ◽  
The Aesthetic ◽  
Removable Appliances ◽  
Nasoalveolar Molding

Statement of problem. Cleft Lip and Palate (CLP) are common congenital defects of the present day. They result from a failure of facial bud sticking during embryological phenomena. Their therapeutics based on multi-disciplinary care to restore as much as possible the aesthetic and functional prejudices generated by these anomalies. Purpose. Through this work, we will illustrate, through a clinical case supported at the Consultation and Dental Treatment Center of Rabat, clinical and laboratory stages of realization of Nasoalveolar Molding (NAM). Material and methods. We describe original techniques used in our service for manufacturing of NAM fireworks and we define recommendations after insertion and follow-up procedures.Result. Place of NAM in management of these anomalies has increasingly recommended, given limitations of surgery alone to ensure satisfactory aesthetic results. Several fixed or removable appliances has used, in order to reposition gaps in cleft and / or to reshape affected bordering tissues. Conclusion. Despite the controversies surrounding this therapy, it remains highly recommended and scientifically based.

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