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[Palatal groove in premature newborns]
J R Jasmin1, M Müller-Giamarchi, D Dupont
1Faculté de Chirurgie Dentaire de Nice.
Actualites Odonto-Stomatologiques
|March 1, 1991
Abstract:
Prolonged intubation for very low birth weight neonates induces the formation of a palatal groove. Intraoral appliances are used to prevent this complication. However, it still exists inhalation and ingestion risks when an impression is taken. Irritation of the skin of the upper lip when using a surgical tape to secure the tube is usual. This article deals with modifications brought to avoid such disadvantages.