Nasoalveolar molding (NAM) is a presurgical therapy used to reduce the size of the cleft or palate deformity of the lip, gum and nose before surgical repair. The goal of NAM is to reduce the size of the cleft deformity of the lip, gum and nose (oronasal deformity) before surgical repair. A NAM procedure gradually decreases the width of the cleft of the lip and gums (alveolus), improves gum alignment, and helps to improve the shape of the nose. This preparation can help improve surgical results. The skin and cartilage of an infant's face are very flexible. It is this flexibility that allows...