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A speech-aid prosthesis for anterior maxillary implant-supported prostheses

T R Saunders1, N A Oliver

  • 1Department of Prosthodontics, David Grant U.S.A.F. Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base, Calif.

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|December 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

A new speech-aid prosthesis can improve speech issues for patients with anterior maxillary implant-supported prostheses. This innovative dental device is safe, effective, and cost-efficient for improving pronunciation.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental prosthetics
  • Speech therapy
  • Implantology

Background:

  • Speech deficiencies can occur with anterior maxillary implant-supported prostheses.
  • Addressing these speech issues is crucial for patient quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a novel procedure for improving speech deficiencies.
  • To evaluate the safety, efficacy, and cost-efficiency of a speech-aid prosthesis.

Main Methods:

  • A new speech-aid prosthesis was developed and implemented.
  • The prosthesis is designed to support anterior maxillary implant restorations.

Main Results:

  • The speech-aid prosthesis demonstrated significant improvements in speech.

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  • The procedure was found to be safe for patients.
  • The prosthesis proved to be an effective and cost-efficient solution.

    • Conclusions:

    • The described speech-aid prosthesis is a viable solution for speech deficiencies.
    • This approach offers a safe, effective, and cost-efficient method for patients with implant-supported prostheses.