Prosthodontic rehabilitation of velopharyngeal disorders-a case series

J Indian Prosthodont Soc. 2013 Sep;13(3):352-7. doi: 10.1007/s13191-012-0161-6. Epub 2012 Jul 29.

Abstract

Acquired palatal defects results from cancer resection, whereas cleft palate is the main cause of congenital defects. Both these condition leads to impaired speech intelligibility, seepage of nasal secretions into the oral cavity and vice versa while difficulty in swallowing and hyper nasality is also eminent. In this case report three different technique for treating velopharyngeal disorders have been described.

Keywords: Hyper nasality; Meatus obturator; Velopharyngeal insufficiency.

Publication types

  • Case Reports