Does Presurgical Nasoalveolar Molding Reduce the Need for Future Bone Grafting in Cleft Lip and Palate Patients? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Objective: Nasoalveolar molding (NAM) is a technique that is utilized in patients with cleft lip/palate before performing lip surgery. This procedure has been shown to result in a more aesthetic nose with lesser columellar deviation and reduced scaring. The aim of our study was to evaluate the long-term results of NAM and gingivoperiosteoplasty in patients with cleft lip and palate.