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A speech-aid prosthesis for anterior maxillary implant-supported prostheses
1Department of Prosthodontics, David Grant U.S.A.F. Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base, Calif.
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|December 1, 1993
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.
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.
- 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.