Prosthetic treatment for speech disorders attributable to surgically acquired soft palate defects are introduced.
Case
A patient who underwent soft palate resection for cancer is presented. The resected portion of the soft palate was confined to the posterior segments. A prosthesis with a speech bulb was adapted to the patient.
Conclusion
Excellent restoration of speech and improvement of velopharyngeal function was achieved following placement of the special prosthesis.
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