Shaping Before Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide to PNAM: Presurgical Nasoalveolar Molding - Softcover

Mayanglambam, Mitali

Softcover

ISBN 10: 6630496108 ISBN 13: 9786630496109

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

Presurgical Nasoalveolar Molding (PNAM) is a presurgical orthopedic technique for infants with cleft lip and palate that uses neonatal tissue plasticity to improve the position of the alveolar segments, lip, nose, and columella before surgery. It employs a molding plate, lip taping, and nasal stents, with modifications made according to growth and treatment response. Modern advances such as CAD/CAM, 3D scanning, virtual planning, and 3D printing have enhanced its precision and efficiency. With proper monitoring and parental cooperation, PNAM can facilitate surgical repair and improve functional and aesthetic outcomes.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 6630496108
• ISBN 13: 9786630496109
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 88