Flexible feeding obturator for early intervention in infants with Pierre Robin sequence

Publication date: Available online 25 April 2017
Source:The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Author(s): Ruta Jadhav, Santosh Nelogi, Sounyala Rayannavar, Raghunath Patil
Pierre Robin sequence presents with distinct features of retrognathia and glossoptosis with or without cleft palate, which results in potentially serious, life-threatening respiratory obstruction and feeding complications. A multidisciplinary approach is required to manage such complex features. This article describes a novel technique for managing Pierre Robin sequence using a flexible feeding obturator. This custom-made intraoral appliance overcomes numerous problems associated with the available feeding obturators and helps infants and parents cope with a variety of difficulties.



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