New treatment for cleft lip and palate: Nasoalveolar molding

Bastien Camiola1,4, Viviana-Elena Tesinschi1,4, Sami Bou Saba1,4, Selena Toma1,4, Elin Malek2,4, Alexander Gerdom3,4 Published in the journal : February 2025 Category : Orthodontie et parodontologie

Cleft lip and palate are frequent congenital malformations, posing a surgical challenge, particularly for the correction of nasal deformity. Nasoalveolar Molding (NAM) is a pre-surgical orthopedic technique designed to improve anatomical relationships prior to surgery. By progressively realigning the labial and maxillary segments while reshaping the nasal cartilage, NAM reduces cleft width and optimizes primary surgery. This approach improves nasolabial esthetics, reduces tissue tension, and minimizes the need for secondary corrections. However, it remains demanding for clinicians and families. The emergence of digital technologies and artificial intelligence opens up new prospects for optimizing and facilitating this treatment.

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