Presurgical Nasoalveolar molding (PNAM) is a technique used for cleft lip and palate patients prior to cheiloplasty. However, concerns exist regarding its negative impact on maxillary arch growth.This study aimed to assess the effect of selective trimming in NAM on maxillary arch growth in patients with unilateral cleft lip palate.
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