Nasoalveolar Moulding in Cleft lip and Palate children Contributor(s): V. C., Preethi (Author), Shetty, Amarshree (Author), Hegde, Amitha M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 3659360201 ISBN-13: 9783659360206 Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing OUR PRICE: $40.94 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2014 |
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BISAC Categories: - Medical | Dentistry - General |
Physical Information: 0.13" H x 6" W x 9" (0.21 lbs) 56 pages |
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Publisher Description: Cleft lip is a congenital deformity characterized by the presence of unilateral or bilateral upper lip schisis.Cleft lip and palate can arise with considerable variation in severity and form.The purpose of this book is to highlight the effectiveness of nasoalveolar moulding appliance used to direct growth of the alveolar ridge, lips, and nose in the pre surgical treatment of cleft lip and palate. As a result of this appliance, the primary surgical repair of the nose and lip heals under minimal tension, thereby reducing scar formation and improving the esthetic result. |