nPLANE Research Update

Posted by Sarah Schuman, MS, CCC-SLP on 10/5/2026 to Newsletters

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Improving Cleft Care

Research on the nPLANE System

Research supports use of the nPLANE RAS System as a pre surgical treatment

to improve maxillary alignment, reduce nasal deformity, facilitate surgical repair, and support improved feeding, breathing, speech development, and facial growth.

Comparison of Two Presurgical Orthopedic Protocols in Unilateral Clip Lip and Palate

3D Infant Orthopedic Nasal Molding System for Improved Outcomes in Cleft Nasal Deformity

Presurgical Management and Postoperative Management. In: Atlas of Primary Cleft Rhinoplasty

Preliminary Results for a Three-Dimensional Printer Novel Approach in Nasal Molding for Infants with Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate

A Comparative Evaluation of Presurgical Infant Orthopaedics of Modified Grayson's Technique With Rhinoplasty Appliance System in Patients With Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate

Evaluation of Presurgical Infant Orthopedics by the Rhinoplasty Appliance System with Intraoral Alveolar Molding Appliance in Infants with Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate: A Preliminary Study

Smile Train Application Videos

In English & en Español

Video in English

Video en español

Hands on Cleft Course: Improve Outcomes Through Early Orthopedic Intervention

Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

November 13 & 14th, 2026

CranioRehab invites surgeons and multidisciplinary cleft care providers to an intensive hands-on course presented by the inventor of the nPLANE™ RAS System. Participants will explore evidence-based presurgical infant orthopedics with hands-on experience, to optimize anatomy before surgery and support improved surgical, functional, and esthetic outcomes.

References and Citations

1. Mejia ML, Sanchez K, Arevalo O, Drukteinis L, Steinberg JP. Comparison of Two Presurgical Orthopedic Protocols in Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate. FACE . 2026;0(0). doi:10.1177/27325016261489823

2. Mejia ML, Gomez JP, Moon SL, et al. 3D Infant Orthopedic Nasal Molding System for Improved Outcomes in Cleft Nasal Deformity. FACE. 2023;4(2):141–147. DOI: 10.1177/27325016231161841.

3. Mejia M, Gomez Arango JP, Rossell-Perry P. Presurgical Management. In: Atlas of Primary Cleft Rhinoplasty. Springer Nature; 2024. Chapter 4.

4. Mejia M, Rossell-Perry P. Postoperative Management. In: Atlas of Primary Cleft Rhinoplasty. Springer Nature; 2024. Chapter 9.

5. Alvarez M, Escobar DS, Castillo T, et al. Preliminary results for a three-dimensional printer novel approach in nasal molding for infants with unilateral cleft lip and palate. J Cleft Lip Palate Craniofac Anomal. 2024;11:30–36. DOI: 10.4103/jclpca.jclpca_32_23.

6. Mejia M, Batra P, Dominguez M, Escobar DS, Alvarez M, Castillo T, Ahuja D. A Comparative Evaluation of Presurgical Infant Orthopaedics of Modified Grayson's Technique With Rhinoplasty Appliance System in Patients With Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2025;28:423–432. DOI: 10.1111/ocr.12892.

7. Mejia M, Batra P, Dominguez M, Montoya MR, Ahuja D, et al. Evaluation of presurgical infant orthopedics by the rhinoplasty appliance system with intraoral alveolar molding appliance in infants with bilateral cleft lip and palate: A preliminary study. International Orthodontics. 2026;24(2S):101141. DOI: 10.1016/j.ortho.2026.101141.