Early Management of Unilateral Cleft Lip, Alveolus, and Palate by Presurgical Nasoalveolar Molding: A Case Series of Five Cases.

UNLABELLED: Cleft of the lip, alveolus, and palate is a complex congenital anomaly of the maxillofacial region, treatment of which requires a team approach and involves numerous procedures at different stages. Presurgical nasoalveolar molding (PNAM) reduces the cleft deformity as well as improves the columella-philtrum region and nose contour. This helps the surgeon achieve better postoperative results with minimal tension and a finer scar. This clinical case series showcases five cases of unilateral cleft lip and palate (CLAP) treated with Grayson's technique of PNAM before primary surgical lip repair. Model analysis showed a substantial amount of reduction of cleft deformity in all five cases, which helped in achieving superior postoperative results.

HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Shakti P, Kumar S, Haider K, et al. Early Management of Unilateral Cleft Lip, Alveolus, and Palate by Presurgical Nasoalveolar Molding: A Case Series of Five Cases. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2026;19(5):662-666.