Functional velopalatal insufficiency. Therapeutic possibilities

The function of the soft palate is complex; it takes part in speech, swallowing, and masticatory mechanisms. Its pathology ranges from morphological deficits to functional ones; these are commonly due to a central nervous system damage. The clinical analysis is based upon examination and instrumenta...

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Published in:	Dental cadmos Vol. 59; no. 5; p. 50
Main Authors:	Pizzi, S, Bonanini, M, Macaluso, G M, Gennari, P U
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Italian
Published:	Italy 31-03-1991
Subjects:	Adult Deglutition Female Humans Male Orthotic Devices Palatal Muscles - pathology Palatal Obturators Palate, Soft - innervation Paralysis Phonation Velopharyngeal Insufficiency - physiopathology Velopharyngeal Insufficiency - therapy
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Summary:	The function of the soft palate is complex; it takes part in speech, swallowing, and masticatory mechanisms. Its pathology ranges from morphological deficits to functional ones; these are commonly due to a central nervous system damage. The clinical analysis is based upon examination and instrumental prove, and leads to an optimum choice between surgical and prosthetic solutions. The latter is the best one in terms of quick execution, low costs and future possibilities of improvement.
ISSN:	0011-8524