Abstract
An outline is given of palato-pharyngeal function in the cleft palate patient and how it may be expected to vary from that of the non-cleft subject. The procedure of obturator moulding is described and the functioning of palatal training appliances and palatal supports explained.
MeSH terms
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Cleft Palate / rehabilitation*
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Gutta-Percha
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Humans
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Palatal Muscles / physiopathology
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Palatal Obturators*
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Palate, Soft / physiopathology
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Prosthesis Design
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Speech Disorders / rehabilitation
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Speech Therapy / instrumentation
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Velopharyngeal Insufficiency / rehabilitation