Publications by authors named "Rei Ominato"
Objective: This study aimed to determine if the change in technique of soft palate closure or timing of hard palatal repair induced occlusal changes in patients with complete unilateral cleft lip and palate (CUCLP).
Design: Retrospective study.
Settings: A medical and dental hospital in Japan.
Article Synopsis
- A new device was created to measure oral and throat pressure simultaneously during speech production, allowing placement in different areas of the mouth and throat.
- In a study with seven healthy individuals, various speech samples were analyzed using transducers installed in specific locations to monitor changes in baropressure.
- Results showed that while mean pressure remained stable during a single vowel, it increased with different speech sounds depending on where they were articulated, highlighting the device's potential to provide detailed insights into speech production mechanics.