The Role of Pressure Flow and Endoscopic Assessment in Successful Palatal Obturator Revision

Authors

John E. Riski
James A. Hoke
Edward A. Dolan

Keywords:

endoscopy, nasal airway interference, Obturator, pressure-flow, velopharyngeal incompetence

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the value of combined aerodynamic and endoscopic examination of velopharyngeal function in the revision of pros-thetic speech appliances. Use of these combined measures enables the clini-cian to identify accurately the site(s) of any under-or overobturation. Furthermore , any needed revision is completed accurately and efficiently.

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1989-01-01

Issue

Vol. 26 No. 1 (1989): January 1989

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