Systematic Review and Critical Appraisal of the Evidence Base for Nasoalveolar Molding (NAM).

Kristina DunworthDenisse Porras FimbresRose TrottaAndrew HollinsRonnie ShammasAlexander C AlloriPedro E Santiago

Published in: The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (2022)

Current evidence supports the overall efficacy of NAM regarding short/mid-term outcomes, with a low risk of negative effects on midfacial growth or dental development. The high risk of bias discovered in many papers underscores the need for robust study design in future research.

Keyphrases

systematic review
meta analyses
current status
oral health
randomized controlled trial
skeletal muscle
metabolic syndrome