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| Amornpong T. Vachiramon, D.D.S., D.B.A., M.Sc., (O.M.S.), M.Sc. (Ortho.) John N. Groper, D.D.S., M.S. Simon Gamer, D.D.S. |
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Objective: To describe a laboratory modification of the maxillary cast to make an improved nasoalveolar molding plate used in presurgical orthopedics for infants with bilateral cleft lip and palate.
Conclusions: Modifying the nasoalveolar molding plate may reduce the presurgical treatment time for the bilateral cleft lip and palate patient.
KEY WORDS:
laboratory cast modification technique, nasoalveolar molding plate