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. 2023 Dec;130(6):940-943.
doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2022.02.022. Epub 2022 Apr 30.

A custom nasal obturator for velopharyngeal dysfunction: A dental technique

Caroline A Reed  1 , Alison Birch  2 , Trevor Coward  3
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A custom nasal obturator for velopharyngeal dysfunction: A dental technique

Caroline A Reed et al. J Prosthet Dent. 2023 Dec.

Abstract

Removable nasal obturators provide a treatment option for a range of patients presenting with velopharyngeal dysfunction without eliminating the possibility for future surgery, speech therapy, or the provision of other devices. The presented technique describes the fabrication of a 1-piece silicone nasal obturator to reduce hypernasality and nasal airflow errors without causing significant hyponasality. The obturator has minimal visibility and minimal risk of inhalation.

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