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Course of patient treatment.
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Figure 1 presents the course of treatment.
Flexible-palatal lift/augmentation combination prosthesis prepared for our patient.
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The fPL/ACP comprised an augmented palate, four wire clasps, and a silicone flexible palatal lift (Figs. 2 and 3).) The fPL/ACP is a prosthesis that combines a soft palatal lift behind an augmented palatal plate.
Lateral view of the flexible-palatal lift/augmentation combination prosthesis.
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The fPL/ACP comprised an augmented palate, four wire clasps, and a silicone flexible palatal lift (Figs. 2 and 3).) The fPL/ACP is a prosthesis that combines a soft palatal lift behind an augmented palatal plate.
Fluoroscopic image showing reference points used for measurements during videofluoroscopic swallowing study. A, soft palate; B, point where the lower edge of the mandible crosses the tongue base; C, upper esophageal sphincter; D, anterior inferior corner of C2 vertebra; E, anterior inferior corner of C4 vertebra; F, vallecular residue; G, pyriform sinus residue.
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Pharyngeal residue, oral transit time (OTT), pharyngeal transit time (PTT), swallowing time, and nasopharyngeal reflux were measured.)Figures 4 and 5 present the method used during VFSS.
Timeline showing the measurement of "swallowing time."
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Pharyngeal residue, oral transit time (OTT), pharyngeal transit time (PTT), swallowing time, and nasopharyngeal reflux were measured.)Figures 4 and 5 present the method used during VFSS.
Comparison of nasopharyngeal reflux and bolus residue by VFSS. Top: without fPL/ACP; bottom: with fPL/ACP.
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Table 1 and Fig. 6.