PHONETICS IN COMPLETE DENTURE PATIENTS
Dr. Jasleen Kaur BDS*
ABSTRACT
Phonetics is a complex phenomenon of the emission of voice, the combination of phonemes at different frequencies. Each person?s voice is unique and is determined by the size of the resonator system which comprises of the oral cavity, larynx, pharynx, vocal folds, paranasal sinuses, that vibrates at different frequencies to produce sound. phonetics can also guide proper rehabilitation with complete denture. Speech can identify natural anterior tooth position (Tench RW, 1927; Allen LR, 1958; Pound E,, 1970). Speech can also assess the occlusal vertical dimension, extent of denture border, thickness of denture base and other important parameters. So phonetics is an important determinant for accurate denture construction, and its value should not be overlooked. This review article presents the importance of phonetics in complete denture patients
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