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Flexible feeding obturator for early intervention in infants with Pierre Robin sequence
Ruta Jadhav1, Santosh Nelogi2, Sounyala Rayannavar2
1Doctoral student, Department of Prosthodontics, KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belagavi, India.
Abstract:
Pierre Robin sequence presents with distinct features of retrognathia and glossoptosis with or without cleft palate, which results in potentially serious, life-threatening respiratory obstruction and feeding complications. A multidisciplinary approach is required to manage such complex features. This article describes a novel technique for managing Pierre Robin sequence using a flexible feeding obturator. This custom-made intraoral appliance overcomes numerous problems associated with the available feeding obturators and helps infants and parents cope with a variety of difficulties.
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