The role of the prosthodontist in the correction of swallowing disorders.
The contributions of the prosthodontist to the swallowing rehabilitation treatment team are described. The aims and goals of prosthetic intervention are highlighted. An account is given of the various site-specific prostheses that can be fabricated to enhance swallowing performance.
Hurst
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Department of Dentistry, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois.
D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery; D013516:Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic / Q000379:methods*; D010159:Palate / Q000601:surgery; D010160:Palate, Soft / Q000601:surgery; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011476:Prosthodontics / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D014059:Tongue / Q000601:surgery