title: Speech aid prosthesis.
abstract: Velopharyngeal defects are common problem encountered in dentistry, different prosthetic designs can be used; however, the prosthesis should be comfortable and function properly. Surgical treatment is the treatment of choice, but there are few patients who are not able to receive the surgical intervention; in such cases prosthetic management is considered using speech bulb prosthesis to overcome nasal twang and nasal regurgitation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, BBD College of Dental Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Manoj
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Uphadhyay
authors.forename: Deshraj
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Jain
authors.forename: Sulabh
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: Saurabh
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Uppal
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation; D013064:Speech Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D013070:Speech Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014681:Velopharyngeal Insufficiency / Q000628:therapy*