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ArticleJADA foundational science2025

Presurgical orthodontic treatment with ultraearly application of premaxilla-guiding nasoalveolar molding in feeding neonates: A case series.

Keiichiro Watanabe, Kaoru Yoshinaga, Sooha Matsuki, Shunsuke Mima, Hiroyuki Yamasaki, Kazuhide Mineda, Masashi Suzue, Ryuji Nakagawa, Kenichi Suga, Takashi Kaji and 2 more

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Keiichiro WatanabeDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima, Japan.
Kaoru YoshinagaDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima, Japan.
Sooha MatsukiDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima, Japan.
Shunsuke MimaDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima, Japan.
Hiroyuki YamasakiDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima, Japan.
Kazuhide MinedaDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima, Japan.
Masashi SuzueDepartment of Pediatrics, Tokushima University Hospital, Tokushima, Japan.
Ryuji NakagawaDepartment of Pediatrics, Tokushima University Hospital, Tokushima, Japan.
Kenichi SugaDepartment of Pediatrics, Tokushima University Hospital, Tokushima, Japan.
Takashi KajiDepartment of Women's Health, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima, Japan.
Ichiro HashimotoDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima, Japan.
Eiji TanakaDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima, Japan.

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Abstract

Background: The objective of this study was to present 3 cases of bilateral cleft lip and palate in which early application of premaxilla-guiding nasoalveolar molding (PG-NAM) achieved proper premaxillary alignment, columella, and upper lip lengthening by 2 months of age. Methods: Patients with bilateral cleft lip and palate were referred shortly after birth for intraoral scanning, which enables the creation of a 3-dimensional-printed jaw model. Using the jaw model, the Hotz plate was designed as a feeding plate. One week after birth, a nasal stent was applied to the Hotz plate. Once the stent was in place, 2 elastic lip tapes were used to prevent premaxillary collapse. Results: In all 3 cases, premaxillary alignment was completed within 1 through 2 months of appliance placement, and nasal septal curvature was observed after posterior premaxillary movement; however, at the time of palatoplasty, the nasal septum was straightened in all cases. Conclusions: These findings suggest ultraearly application of PG-NAM achieves appropriate premaxillary alignment, columella, and upper lip lengthening by 2 months of age, allowing for smooth surgical interventions.

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Cleft lip and palatenasoalveolar moldingpresurgical orthodontic treatment

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PMID42238108
PMCPMC13229073

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