Denture influence on resonance balance in speech

Authors

  • Jana M. Scarsellone Univ of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
  • Anne P. Rochet Univ of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
  • John F. Wolfaardt Univ of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

Keywords:

Acoustic impedance, Acoustic wave transmission, Dental prostheses, Resonance, Nasalance, Speech resonance balance

Abstract

Hypothetically, the presence of an upper denture may increase or decrease nasalance either by impeding the passive transmission of soundwaves through the palate and into the nasal cavities, or by decreasing the volume of the oral cavity and increase oral impedance thereby increasing nasalance. Thus, the presence of an upper denture appears to have a potential to alter resonance. The effects of upper dentures on nasalance values in normal elders was investigated. Twenty women aged 61 to 81 years who had worn upper or upper and lower dentures for at least one year prior to data collection were observed while reading the same passage aloud. Results are discussed.

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Published

1998-09-01

How to Cite

1.
Scarsellone JM, Rochet AP, Wolfaardt JF. Denture influence on resonance balance in speech. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 1998 Sep. 1 [cited 2024 Apr. 19];26(3):82-3. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/1168

Issue

Vol. 26 No. 3 (1998)

Section

Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

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