Fabrication of Naso-alveolar Molding (NAM) Appliance in Cleft Lip and Palate (CLP) From Digital Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Face Scan
Fabrication of Naso-alveolar Molding (NAM) Appliance in Cleft Lip and Palate (CLP) From Digital Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Face Scan
The purpose of this study is to fabricate a nasoalveolar molding (NAM) appliance that is
 digitally fabricated and 3 dimensionally printed utilizing an MRI face scan and to assess the
 fit of the NAM in new borns with cleft lip and palate.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  new born babies with cleft lip and/or palate

 -  will undergo treatment with UT Pediatric Dental Clinic with a NAM appliance

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Patients without cleft lip and/or palate

 -  patients that cannot tolerate an intraoral appliance

 -  patients that are not able to be discharged from the hospital 2-3 days after birth.