Abstract
Clefts of the lip and palate are the most common congenital craniofacial malformations in children. 1 Osuji OO Preparation of feeding obturators for infants with cleft lip and palate. J Clin Pediatr Dent. 1995; 19: 211-214 PubMed Google Scholar Sucking is impaired in infants born with clefts due to lack of negative pressure. 2 Jones JE Henderson L Avery DR Use of a feeding obturator for infants with severe cleft lip and palate. Spec Care Dentist. 1982; 2: 116-120 Crossref PubMed Scopus (24) Google Scholar Excess air intake during feeding, requiring additional burping, chocking, and nasal regurgitation of food are other complications associated with clefts. 3 Savion I Huband ML A feeding obturator for a preterm baby with Pierre Robin sequence. J Prosthet Dent. 2005; 93: 197-200 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (12) Google Scholar A feeding obturator improves feeding and thereby contributing to weight gain and a thriving state of health, a prerequisite for surgical repair of the defects. 1 Osuji OO Preparation of feeding obturators for infants with cleft lip and palate. J Clin Pediatr Dent. 1995; 19: 211-214 PubMed Google Scholar The severity of the clefts varies so much that stock trays are not always adequate for making the impression, and a custom tray is required. This article describes a simple and effective technique for fabricating a custom tray for the infant patient.
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