Craniofacial and Special Needs Orthodontics Clinic
Craniofacial orthodontics specializes in patients with congenital or acquired deformities within the face and jaw, as well as patients with special needs. CHOP’s craniofacial orthodontics team has extensive experience treating patients with craniofacial differences and special needs, such as cleft lip and palate, hemifacial microsomia and craniosynostosis.
Nasoalveolar Molding (NAM) for Cleft Lip and Palate
In this video, pediatric plastic surgeons and a craniofacial orthodontist explain nasoalveolar molding (NAM) and how it can improve results for children with cleft lip and palate.
Our Team
In addition to your orthodontist and plastic surgeon, you will also work closely with our dental technicians, advanced practice nurses and nurse coordinators who will walk you through specifics related to your child’s care and teach you anything you need to know how to do at home.