Feeding plate fabrication in a single day for 4 days old infant with cleft lip and palate: A case report

Abstract

Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common birth defects. They most commonly occur as isolated birth defects but are also associated with many inherited genetic conditions or syndromes. The primary need for a child after birth is feeding which helps him to thrive. Patients with cleft lip and cleft palate have difficulty in feeding and suckling milk, the feeding plate becomes boon to such patients which helps to overcome those problems.