The Latham Device Post Latham Nasal Alveolar Molding Device Post Insertion A<unk>  is a prosthesis that totally occludes an opening such as an oronasal fistula (in the roof of the mouth). They are similar to dental retainers, but without the front wire.<unk> s are typically short-term prosthetics used to close defects of the hard/soft palate that may affect speech production or cause nasal regurgitation during feeding. Following surgery, there may remain a residual orinasal opening on the palate, alveolar ridge, or vestibule of the larynx. A<unk>  may be used to compensate for hypernasality and to aid in speech therapy targeting correction of compensatory articulation caused by the cleft palate. In simpler terms, a<unk>  covers any fistulas (or "holes") in the roof of the mouth that lead to the nasal cavity, providing the wearer with a plastic/acrylic, removable roof of the mouth, which aids in speech, eating, and proper air flow.<unk> s are not to be confused with<unk>  lifts or other prosthetic devices. A<unk>  may be used in cases of a deficiency in tissue, when a remaining opening in the palate occurs. In some cases it may be downsized gradually so that tissue can strengthen over time and compensate for the decreasing size of the<unk> . The<unk>  lift however, is used when there is not enough<unk>  movement. It raises the palate and reduces the range of movement necessary to provide adequate closure to separate the nasal cavity from the oral cavity. Speech bulbs and<unk>  lifts aid in velopharyngeal closure and do not obturate a fistula. A speech bulb, yet another type of prosthetic device often confused with a<unk> , contains a pharyngeal section, which goes behind the soft palate.<unk> s are needed by individuals with cleft palate, those who have had tumors removed or have had traumatic injuries to their palate.
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