Open AccessFabrication of temporary speech bulb prosthesis: A clinical report
Author(s) -
Kasim Mohamed,
Varun Kumar,
N. Narmada Devi,
T. V. Padmanaban
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
the journal of indian prosthodontic society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.419
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 1998-4057
pISSN - 0972-4052
DOI - 10.1007/s13191-010-0006-0
Subject(s) - prosthesis , impression , medicine , dentistry , orthodontics , computer science , surgery , world wide web
Maxillofacial prosthesis is an art and science which not only replaces the lost structure sometimes it restores the functions also. Pharyngeal obturator is a prosthesis which closes the palatal and pharyngeal defects and improving the speech and other function. The following case report discusses palatopharyngeal insufficiency, impression procedures, fabrication of prosthesis and improvements in speech.