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Record 1 1986-12-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Mouth
  • Prostheses
CONT

That portion of a [palatal lift] prosthesis that underlies, elevates, and supports the neurologically impaired velum may be termed a lamina or velar lamina.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cavité buccale
  • Prothèses
CONT

L'obturateur est situé au niveau du voile. Sa forme et sa situation sont variables; il est maintenu dans la position adéquate par la plaque. Son rôle est de combler partiellement le "défilé" qui est à l'origine de la déperdition nasale, et de constituer un point d'appui pour les contractions musculaires des moignons du voile divisé ou trop court.

Spanish

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