[The clinical use of Hotz-type orthopedic plate].

In the present study a Hotz type orthopedic plate was used to improve feeding and physiological growth. In 2 patients with cleft lip it was used to improve feeding and swallowing. In 4 patients with cleft lip and palate it was used to normalize functions and aid physiological growth. The effects of the Hotz orthopedic plate were determined by recording body weight growth, milk volume per day, feeding time and comparison of the study model between before and after using Hotz orthopedic plate. Good physiological growth and improved feeding, were obtoincdinalmostall the patients who wore the Hotz type orthopedic plate correctly.