title: The role of the prosthodontist in the correction of swallowing disorders.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dentistry, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois.
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Hurst
mesh_terms: 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