Presurgical Nasoalveolar Molding Techniques for a Complete Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Infant: A Case Report.

The purpose of this article was to present a modified protocol and devices of presurgical nasoalveolar molding techniques to improve deformity of lip, nose and alveolus at Department of Orthodontic, Khon Kaen University (KKU). This new protocol was developed in order to address nasal problems as early as possible with a new extra-oral type of nasal molding device, "forehead type of nasoalveolar molding device". Extra-oral strapping was applied to approximate lip segments and also help to reduce alveolar cleft rapidly. The remaining alveolar cleft was reduced till completely, using alveolar molding plate with traction screw. The forehead type of nasal molding device could be used continuously after cheiloplasty to maintain nasal configuration until the secondary palate repaired. A case of complete unilateral cleft lip and palate girl was presented to clearly demonstrate treatment steps and results of lips, nose and alveolus after being treated with this new presurgical nasoalveolar molding protocol and devices for a period of four months.