Speech aid prosthesis
Velopharyngeal defects are common problem encountered in dentistry, different prosthetic designs can be used; however, the prosthesis should be comfortable and function properly. Surgical treatment is the treatment of choice, but there are few patients who are not able to receive the surgical interv...
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Veröffentlicht in: | BMJ case reports 2013-07, Vol.2013, p.bcr2013010102 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Velopharyngeal defects are common problem encountered in dentistry, different prosthetic designs can be used; however, the prosthesis should be comfortable and function properly. Surgical treatment is the treatment of choice, but there are few patients who are not able to receive the surgical intervention; in such cases prosthetic management is considered using speech bulb prosthesis to overcome nasal twang and nasal regurgitation. |
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ISSN: | 1757-790X 1757-790X |
DOI: | 10.1136/bcr-2013-010102 |