Evaluating the Effects of Posterior Bite Plane, Essix Retainer and Hawley's Appliance on Speech.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 4
Abstract
Function such as speech has to be maintained during the orthodontic treatment. As speech is crucial for communication, to perform day to day activities and social acceptance, precautions should be taken to prevent any disturbance of speech during active and retentive phase of orthodontic treatment. Appliances such as posterior bite plane, Essix retainer and Hawley’s appliance have an effect on speech. Many patients advised for these appliances, often complaint about the hindrance in speech. Hence, we would like to evaluate the effects of appliances on speech.
Authors and Affiliations
Lijin James, UB Rajasekaran, Aniruddh V Yashwant
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