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- Title
IDEAS AND INNOVATIONS: Advanced S(t)imulator for Cleft Palate Repair Techniques.
- Authors
Nagy, Krisztián; Mommaerts, Maurice Y.
- Abstract
Objective: Our aim was to create a simple, inexpensive, reproducible, and lifesize model of the oral cavity of a cleft palate patient. A step-by-step description of the assembly of our cleft palate simulator and its usefulness is presented. Materials: This model was made with readily available components, such as alginate impression material, impression plaster, paper template, latex examination gloves, ink pad, disposable water cup, rubber dam, rubber band, and water-based and fast-setting glue. Result: Repeated trials showed that the model can be assembled in a fast and straightforward way. The model was appropriate for simulating the structure of a cleft palate, and the Furlow double-opposing Z-plasty could be readily performed on this model. Conclusion: Our cleft palate simulator enables both the novice and keen cleft surgeons to simulate the intraoral situation of a cleft palate patient and to stimulate them to practice surgical techniques of palatal repair.
- Subjects
BIOLOGICAL models; DENTAL caries; CLEFT palate; ALGINATES; SURGICAL gloves
- Publication
Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal, 2009, Vol 46, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
1055-6656
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1597/08-004.1