Palatal Obturator
A Palatal Obturator is a prosthesis that can be used to close defects such as an opening in the roof of the mouth (oronasal fistula). They are similar to dental retainers. Palatal obturators are typically short-term prosthetics used to close defects of the hard/soft palate that may affect speech production or cause nasal regurgitation during feeding. It may be used to compensate for hypernasality and to aid in speech therapy targeting correction of compensatory articulation caused by the cleft palate. Palatal obturator can improve speech, proper air flow, eating, reduce regurgitation. People must be monitored regularly using palatal obturators by their prosthodontist to insure continued effectiveness and comfort of the prosthesis.
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