Management of velopharyngeal disorders. A case series.

J Prosthodont

Department of Prosthodontics, M S Ramaiah Dental College and Hospital, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Published: July 2010

AI Article Synopsis

  • Patients with defects in the palate experience speech issues like hypernasality and reduced clarity.
  • Maxillofacial prosthetics can help restore the necessary structure in the palate for improved speech function.
  • The article discusses a series of cases showcasing different treatment methods for patients with palatopharyngeal disorders.

Article Abstract

Patients with acquired defects or congenital malformations of the palate exhibit disturbances in speech, including hypernasality, nasal emission, and decreased intelligibility of speech. Maxillofacial prosthetic treatment can reestablish the palatopharyngeal integrity to provide the potential for acceptable speech. This article describes a case series of patients with palatopharyngeal disorders and their treatment approaches.

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