Customizing the palatal contour of a complete denture using a Palatogram in a case of partial glossectomy

Abstract

Our ability to speak is the result of a learned, habitual, neuromuscular process. Speech is a sophisticated, autonomous, unconscious activity. Its production involves neural, muscular, mechanical, aerodynamic, acoustic and auditory factors. Markedly slow and weak speech may result from a weakened physical condition and may indicate a need for complete medical examination. An improperly fabricated oral prosthesismaymodify speech due to the following reasons