In patients with cleft lip who benefit from NAM therapy but cannot come regularly to the weekly appointments, nasalstents made of TMA may be recommended due to lighter and continuous force application
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Objective & Hypothesis:The purpose of this case report is to present the nasoalveolar molding treatment (NAM) of an infant with complete unilateral cleftlip using a nasal stent with conventional configuration made of 0.32-inch titanium molybdenum alloy (TMA).
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Key Findings & Data:An additional nasalstent with the same configuration was constructed of stainless steel wire, and the force application by the same activation wasmeasured.
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Conclusion & Impact:In patients with cleft lip who benefit from NAM therapy but cannot come regularly to the weekly appointments, nasalstents made of TMA may be recommended due to lighter and continuous force application
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters
Abstract
The purpose of this case report is to present the nasoalveolar molding treatment (NAM) of an infant with complete unilateral cleftlip using a nasal stent with conventional configuration made of 0.32-inch titanium molybdenum alloy (TMA). An additional nasalstent with the same configuration was constructed of stainless steel wire, and the force application by the same activation wasmeasured. In patients with cleft lip who benefit from NAM therapy but cannot come regularly to the weekly appointments, nasalstents made of TMA may be recommended due to lighter and continuous force application
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Cite This Article
YILMAZ, R. B. N., YİLDİZ, B., GERMEC-CAKAN, D. (2015). Usage of Titanium Molybdenum Alloy Wires in Nasal Molding: A Case Report. Turkish Journal of Orthodontics, Cilt: 28 - Sayı: 1, 26–30. https://ajindex.com/articles/375047
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