Prosthetic management of palatopharyngeal incompetency for the pediatric patient

The diagnosis and treatment planning for palatopharyngeal incompetency is such that decisions can best be arrived at following a qualified interdisciplinary team assessment. The pedodontist, as an integral member of a rehabilitation team, should be knowledgeable in the area of speech prostheses for the child patient. It is only through an increased knowledge and understanding of current surgical and prosthetic techniques that patients with palatopharyngeal incompetency can receive better treatment.