Case presentation: Dental treatment with PAP for ALS patient

Authors

Takeshi Kikutani, The Rehabilitation Clinic for Speech and Swallowing Disorders, the Nippon Dental University Tokyo HospitalFollow
Fumiyo Tamura
Keiko Nishiwaki

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Palatal Augmentation Prosthesis (PAP) for an Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) patient. The patient’s palatogram was taken during swallowing to assess her lingual function. A PAP was provided to assist her with feeding and swallowing functions. The patient’s lingual pressure strength showed increases, and she was able to feed well using PAP. This devise was useful for assisting lingual dysfunctions due to various diseases.

Keywords

Augmentation Prosthesis, Lingual Function

Suggested Citation

Kikutani, T., et al. (2006). Case presentation: Dental treatment with PAP for ALS patient. International Journal of Orofacial Myology, 32(1), 32-35.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2006.32.1.3