title: [Functional velopalatal insufficiency. Therapeutic possibilities].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Università degli Studi di Parma.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pizzi
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bonanini
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Macaluso
authors.forename: P U
authors.initials: PU
authors.lastname: Gennari
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003679:Deglutition; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D010156:Palatal Muscles / Q000473:pathology*; D010158:Palatal Obturators; D010160:Palate, Soft / Q000294:innervation; D010243:Paralysis; D010699:Phonation; D014681:Velopharyngeal Insufficiency / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*
vernacular_title: Insufficienze funzionali velopalatine. Possibilità terapeutiche.