One-way valved speech bulb obturator using a tracheoesophageal prosthesis

J Prosthodont. 2012 Dec;21(8):634-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-849X.2012.00894.x. Epub 2012 Jul 4.

Abstract

This article describes the fabrication procedures to create a one-way valved speech bulb obturator.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Deglutition / physiology
  • Dental Prosthesis Design*
  • Humans
  • Larynx, Artificial*
  • Male
  • Palatal Obturators*
  • Prosthesis Design*
  • Respiration
  • Speech / physiology
  • Surface Properties
  • Velopharyngeal Insufficiency / rehabilitation*