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Speech, OMF and OHRQoL in OD treatment in the mandible
when converting from a conventional full denture to an implant retained overdenture, for speech articulation and oromyofunctional behavior. The overall impact on quality of life and the satisfaction with speech improved after the overdenture was connected to the implants. It is important for dentists to inform their patients about the possible articulation and oromyofunctional disorders that can occur during treatment with complete dentures. This will be especially important when treating elite performers and professional speakers.
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