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D5955 Palatal lift prosthesis

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Also known as: palatal lift, palatal prosthesis, velopharyngeal aid

Palatal lift prosthesis. An intraoral device that lifts the soft palate to improve velopharyngeal closure and speech.

Clinical Context

Indicated for velopharyngeal insufficiency from cleft palate, stroke, or neurologic disease. Improves speech and swallowing.

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Specialties

ProsthodonticsSpeech-Language PathologyMaxillofacial Surgery

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