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A Study on Speech Analysis in Acquired Maxillary Defect Patients Treated with Maxillary Obturator
Purnendu Bhushan1, Kavita Raj2, Sadananda Hota1
1Department of Prosthodontics, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences
|September 1, 2023
Summary
Maxillary obturator rehabilitation significantly improves speech intelligibility in patients with acquired maxillary defects. This study demonstrates successful restoration of speech function following obturator treatment.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Speech Pathology
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Acquired maxillary defects significantly impair speech intelligibility.
- Maxillary resection necessitates prosthetic rehabilitation to restore function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate speech analysis in patients with acquired maxillary defects treated with a maxillary obturator.
- To assess the effectiveness of maxillary obturators in improving speech intelligibility.
Main Methods:
- 16 patients with acquired maxillary defects were included.
- Patients received either a definitive or interim obturator prosthesis.
- Speech intelligibility was analyzed before and after prosthesis use.
Main Results:
- Mean speech intelligibility scores increased from baseline after obturator insertion.
- Scores further improved after a 2-month adaptation period in both definitive and interim obturator groups.
- Rehabilitation with maxillary obturators led to significant speech improvements.
Conclusions:
- Maxillary resection severely affects speech.
- Maxillary obturator rehabilitation is effective in restoring speech function.
- Prosthetic management is crucial for patients with maxillary defects.
