Intranasal conformers: a case report

This case report describes the clinical and laboratory procedures in treating a patient that was referred to the dental clinic with the chief complaint of difficulty of breathing through his nose. Examination of the patient revealed constricted nostrils as a result of previous surgeries. It was decided that the patient would benefit from construction of intranasal conformers. The conformers were constructed from acrylic resin because of the material's durability, ease of cleaning, esthetics and ability to be hollowed-out to allow for nasal breathing. Alginate molds were used in this case, as this type of mold offers the advantage of being reusable. Although this procedure does not fall within the usual area of dentistry, members of the dental team may, on occasion, be asked for this service.