what is NAM typically abbreviated
Nasoalveolar Molding (NAM). NAM is a technique in which the alveolus (gum ridges) and/or nose are molded with an appliance similar to an orthodontic retainer.ypically, the NAM technique is started when your child is only 2 weeks old and is worn until his first surgery (typically at 6 months of age). The NAM is only effective in infants because their cartilage is malleable.