Treating the patient with oral motor dysfunction using intraoral prosthetic therapy.
Included in this article are discussions of normal growth and development of the oral cavity and new treatment available for grossly damaged oral structures, along with a case study demonstrating successful treatment. This treatment approach can be a useful addition to dental office practice.
Coler-Goldwater Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility, Roosevelt Island, New York, NY, USA. jlight104@gmail.com
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D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009048:Motor Skills / Q000502:physiology*; D021362:Palate, Hard / Q000503:physiopathology; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013064:Speech Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D014059:Tongue / Q000503:physiopathology*; D055815:Young Adult