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Prosthodontic Rehabilitation of Velopharyngeal Disorders—A Case Series

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The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society

Abstract

Acquired palatal defects results from cancer resection, whereas cleft palate is the main cause of congenital defects. Both these condition leads to impaired speech intelligibility, seepage of nasal secretions into the oral cavity and vice versa while difficulty in swallowing and hyper nasality is also eminent. In this case report three different technique for treating velopharyngeal disorders have been described.

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  1. BK-10, Sec 2, Saltlake City, Kolkata, 700091, India

    Saurav Banerjee

  2. Kolkata, India

    Surender Kumar

  3. Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College, Kolkata, India

    Nabarun Chakraborty, Tapas Gupta & Ardhendu Banerjee

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Banerjee, S., Kumar, S., Chakraborty, N. et al. Prosthodontic Rehabilitation of Velopharyngeal Disorders—A Case Series. J Indian Prosthodont Soc 13, 352–357 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13191-012-0161-6

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