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Single visit rehabilitation of 12-day neonate with cleft palate using modified feeding spoon impression technique: A

Neelam Chandwani1, Monika Nandan1, Ganesh Jadhav1

  • 1Department of Dentistry All India Institute of Medical Sciences Nagpur India.

Clinical Case Reports
|March 2, 2023
PubMed

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This case report details the successful same-day obturator fabrication for a neonate with a cleft palate. An innovative feeding spoon technique was used for impression taking in a very young infant.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Craniofacial Surgery

Background:

  • Cleft palate rehabilitation necessitates a comprehensive multidisciplinary team approach.
  • Early intervention is crucial for optimal outcomes in neonates with cleft palate.

Observation:

  • A 12-day-old neonate presented with a cleft palate requiring immediate rehabilitation.
  • The neonate's small palatal arch posed a challenge for traditional impression techniques.

Findings:

  • An innovative method utilizing a modified feeding spoon was employed to capture the palatal impression.
  • A custom obturator was successfully fabricated and delivered on the same day as the impression was taken.

Implications:

  • This technique offers a rapid and effective solution for obturator fabrication in neonates with limited intraoral space.
  • The described method highlights the adaptability of dental materials and tools for pediatric craniofacial anomalies.

Keywords:
cleft palateethylene vinyl acetatemodified spoon technique

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