Annals and Essences of Dentistry
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Abstract

IMPRESSION MAKING FOR FEEDING OBTURATOR APPLIANCE IN A CLEFT PALATE PATIENT: A CASE REPORT

Vijayaprasad K E, Mahantesh T, NaveenkumarR, Asha N, Gururaj G

Cleft lip and palate are some of the most frequently encountered anomalies in the orofacial region. Immediate problems to be addressed in a new born with this defect would be to aid in suckling and swallowing. This article presents a case report of a neonate with cleft palate in whom a feeding obturator was delivered. In this article impression making for fabrication of obturator was discussed.

Published Date: 2012-09-30;