Speech Enhancing Prosthesis for Acquired Cleft Palate
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Cleft of the hard palate that is acquired secondary to surgical correction of a carcinoma renders the patient handicapped relative to phonetics. Obturation of such defects, temporarily or permanently are essential initiators for rehabilitation. Impaired phonetics superimposed on a psychologically disturbed individual affect an individual’s confidence and can exaggerate the level of already existing depression. Speech correction in such patients is the second step after obturation of the defect and both procedures when carried in synergism allow patients to improve psychologically. This article describes the speech enhancement of a cleft palate patient using an acrylic plate (obturator).
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Khurshid Mattoo
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