Custom nasal obturator for velopharyngeal dysfunction: Digitizing the fabrication process

Nasal obturation using a removable medical device is a suitable treatment option for patients with velopharyngeal dysfunction. In the United Kingdom in recent years, the use of nasal obturation has increased because of the successful collaborations among the Speech and Language Therapy, Restorative...

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Published in:The Journal of prosthetic dentistry 2024-11, Vol.132 (5), p.1075.e1-1075.e4
Main Authors: Evans, Peter, Dovgalski, Lawrence, Hollisey-McLean, Steven, Farquhar, Lisa, Extence, Helen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Humans
Nose
Palatal Obturators
Velopharyngeal Insufficiency - physiopathology
Velopharyngeal Insufficiency - rehabilitation
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Summary:Nasal obturation using a removable medical device is a suitable treatment option for patients with velopharyngeal dysfunction. In the United Kingdom in recent years, the use of nasal obturation has increased because of the successful collaborations among the Speech and Language Therapy, Restorative Dentistry, and Maxillofacial departments. However, fabrication of the devices requires specialist skill and considerable time. A digital process which facilitates the rapid, cost effective production of a light, comfortable, unobtrusive nasal obturator is described.
ISSN:0022-3913
1097-6841
1097-6841
DOI:10.1016/j.prosdent.2024.03.033