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A new technique of impression making for an obturator in cleft lip and palate patient

K S Ravichandra1, K E Vijayaprasad, A A K Vasa

  • 1Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, St. Joseph Dental College, Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India. kotharavi@rediffmail.com

Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
|January 29, 2011
PubMed

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A feeding obturator was created for a newborn with unilateral cleft lip and palate. This device, made using a simplified impression technique, aids in suckling and swallowing for infants with orofacial clefts.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Craniofacial Anomalies
  • Neonatal Care

Background:

  • Cleft lip and palate are common congenital orofacial birth defects.
  • Infants with clefts face immediate challenges with feeding, specifically suckling and swallowing.
  • Early intervention is crucial for nutritional support and development.

Observation:

  • A 5-day-old infant presented with unilateral cleft lip and palate.
  • The infant experienced difficulties with feeding due to the orofacial defect.
  • A custom feeding obturator was deemed necessary to facilitate oral intake.

Findings:

  • A simplified impression technique was employed to fabricate a feeding obturator.
  • The obturator was designed to fit the infant's specific anatomy.
  • The device successfully aided the infant's ability to suckle and swallow.

Implications:

  • Simplified impression techniques offer a practical approach for creating feeding obturators.
  • Early use of feeding obturators can improve nutritional status in neonates with clefts.
  • This case highlights the importance of timely prosthetic intervention in managing orofacial clefts.

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