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Alternative impression technique for a speech-aid prosthesis.

Filiz Keyf1, Nesrin Sahin, Yavuz Aslan

  • 1Department of Prosthodontics at Faculty of Dentistry, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey. dkeyf@e-kolay.net

The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal : Official Publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
|October 28, 2003
PubMed
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This study presents a custom speech prosthesis for individuals with soft palate defects. The prosthesis effectively restored speech and improved velopharyngeal function after surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Speech Pathology
  • Prosthodontics

Background:

  • Surgically acquired soft palate defects can significantly impair speech.
  • Restoring velopharyngeal function is crucial for intelligible speech.

Observation:

  • A case study involving a patient who underwent posterior soft palate resection for cancer.
  • A specialized prosthesis incorporating a speech bulb was designed and fitted.

Findings:

  • The custom prosthesis demonstrated excellent restoration of speech.
  • Significant improvement in velopharyngeal function was achieved post-prosthesis placement.

Implications:

  • This prosthetic approach offers a viable solution for speech disorders caused by soft palate defects.

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  • Highlights the potential of tailored prostheses in rehabilitating complex oral-maxillofacial conditions.