 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Katie,
I'm sure that August (Colleen) will be checking in here soon. She uses an obturator to close the defect in her palate. She is very knowledgable about this type of prosthesis and will be more than willing to answer your questions.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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