Year: 2024 | Month: August | Volume: 14 | Issue: 8 | Pages: 463-466
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240854
Transforming the Smiles of Newborns: A Case of Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Rehabilitation with Palatal Obturator and Nasal Elevation
Dr. Shruti Jha1, Dr. Nikhil Srivastava2, Dr. Ashima Tyagi3, Dr. Kanishka Gautam4
1,2,3,4Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Subharti Dental College and Hospital, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut
Corresponding Author: Dr. Kanishka Gautam
ABSTRACT
In this compelling case report, we present the successful management of a newborn with a unilateral cleft lip and palate utilizing the innovative techniques of a palatal obturator and nasal elevator. Our approach not only addresses the physical challenges posed by this condition but also highlights the transformative impact on the infant’s quality of life. This case underscores the potential for comprehensive cleft care to enhance early development, feeding and speech, emphasizing the importance of early intervention in providing a bright and promising future for these young patients.
Key words: Cleft lip palate, Feeding Plate, Presurgical Orthopaedics, Nasal Elevator