1Post Graduate, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore (Unit of Manipal University)
2Associate Professor, Department of Speech and Hearing, School of Allied Health Sciences
3Professor, Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, Kasturba Medical College
4Professor, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
5Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, A J Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore
*Corresponding Author: Dr Deepa N Devadiga Associate Professor, Department of Speech and Hearing, School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India, Email: deepa.n@manipal.edu
Online published on 4 June, 2019.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the speaking rate without dentures and post denture insertion among the geriatrics.
A total of (N=20) aged 60–75 years, requiring removable complete denture prosthesis were recruited. The speech rate was recorded using Motor Speech Profile program.
The speaking rate was slower among the geriatric group compared to the control. However the mean speaking rate was found to be better with denture insertion as compared to without dentures thereby improving the speech intelligibility.
It is recommended to draw attention to possible speech problems post rehabilitation with the complete dentures.
Speaking rate, Denture Insertion, Motor speech Profile
