An interim prosthesis for the glossectomy patient
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The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|May 1, 1987
Abstract:
The use of a simple patient-held prosthesis for improving speech in a patient with mandible and tongue resections has been described. As subjectively perceived and objectively verified, speech intelligibility improved in a test patient. There were no apparent risks or lengthy therapy. The ease of fabrication and low cost indicate that this prosthesis may be of value in aiding the speech of glossectomy patients.

