Speech Appliance
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• | Oral Palatal Obturator:The oral palatal obturator is used to close congenital defects, or following palate surgery, of the hard palate or velum. |
• | Palatal Lift Prosthesis: Velopharyngeal, known as VP, uses the palatal lift prosthesis for patients with velopharyngeal incompetence, meaning the tissue is not meeting when making sound. |
• | Speech Bulb Obturator: This prosthesis is used for velopharyngeal (VP) insufficiency, meaning there is insufficient tissue. |
"Dr. Blake is always extremely professional, meticulous, accommodating, and at the same time, affable and sincerely interested in his patient’s well-being and concerns. The staff is at all times very courteous and professional. Their constant friendly and pleasant attitudes ensure that at every visit, the patient’s experience is always relaxing and positive." -John |