The Efficacy of Naso-Alveolar Molding on Premaxilla Pushback and Dentoalveolar Changes in Patients With Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate.

Objective: To evaluate the extent of naso-alveolar molding (NAM) in pushing the premaxilla posteriorly in patients with bilateral cleft lip and palate (BCLP).

Background: Naso-alveolar molding application in cleft lip and palate cases bridges the cleft gap and increases nasal tip projection. In BCLP, NAM potentially mobilizes the premaxilla posteriorly to allow tension-free primary lip closure.