Palatal Lift

Patients who have a deficit in functioning of muscles in the pharynx region (extends from the nasal region to the top of the esophagus, a tube that carries food to the stomach) often have speaking or swallowing complications. Treatment for this deficit can include a combination of several therapies, such as speech therapy plus the use of a prosthetic device (palatal lift) that provides physical support for the soft palate and may improve functioning of the muscles in the area. It is most commonly attached to a bite plate-like device that covers the rest of the hard palate.