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A member asked:
Are there prostheses available for people who have had part of their palates removed?
12 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
Yes: Yes... An oral surgeon who specializes in prosthodontics can help.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Yes: A good maxilla/facial prosthodontist can make an appliance to properly fit and close off the defect, allowing the patient to eat and talk properly.
Answered 8/20/2021
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Orthotics: Yes! there prosthetic devices can be custom made for people with missing part of their palate. You should see prosthodontist.
Answered 1/25/2013
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Yes: A prosthodontist who has additional training in maxillofacial prosthetics can make a prosthesis for a patient who has lost some or all of his palate.
Answered 4/25/2016
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Absolutely !: See a maxillofacial prosthodontist. They are expertly specially trained for just this type of treatment. Plenty in ca. Go to 'find a prosthodontist'. Best of success.
Answered 10/1/2013
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