Prosthetic Management of Congenital Palatal Defect in a Neonate: A Case Report on Obturator Efficacy.

Autor:	Gabhane SS; Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND., Pande MS; Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND., Thosar NR; Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND., Yeluri R; Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND., Khubchandani M; Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND., Pankey N; Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Jul 02; Vol. 16 (7), pp. e63708. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jul 02 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.63708
Abstrakt:	Neonates with cleft palate exhibit a malformed maxillary arch since birth. Newborns with various types of clefts exhibit multiple issues, primarily associated with their feeding habits. Feeding these children is crucial, as evidence indicates that newborns with this congenital deformity exhibit a slower growth rate compared to those without this condition. To mitigate these challenges, the conventional line of treatment for these children is obturator therapy to facilitate sucking or feeding followed by various surgical procedures. The following case report describes a 2-day-old girl, who reported with her parents to the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, to seek treatment for congenital cleft present in her palate as it was interfering with her feeding habits. A feeding appliance was made with a direct technique to help the parents improve feeding habits. It also regulates milk flow by sealing the area separating the oral and nasal cavities. This feeding appliance is placed over the child's hard palate, creating a contact point that facilitates milk expression from the mother's mammary gland and making it easier for the neonate to compress the nipple. It shortens the time needed for feeding, eases feeding, and lessens nasal regurgitation. Competing Interests: Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work. (Copyright © 2024, Gabhane et al.)
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