Abstract:Aim:
To compare speech intelligibility (SI), nasal resonance, and swallowing ability in maxillectomy patients with a customized obturator to the conventional obturator.
Settings and Design:
Non-randomized controlled study.
Materials and Methods:
Forty-eight maxillectomy patients were recruited and assessment of SI, nasal resonance, and swallowing ability was done at three situations: without obturator, with conventional obturator, and with cu… Show more
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