Dr. Kummer’s Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies: Effects on Speech and Resonance is the only text of its kind that covers both oral and facial anomalies in addition to cleft lip and palate. This book provides comprehensive coverage of a complex subject in a logical progression of learning in which each chapter builds on information from the previous chapter. It emphasizes what practicing clinicians need to know in the workplace while providing current research and best practice summaries. From basic information on anatomy, physiology, and embryology of the face and oral cavity to oral, dental, and ENT anomalies and their effects on speech, resonance, and feeding, this book includes information on common craniofacial anomalies, associated anomalies, and genetic syndromes. The evaluation section includes the perceptual evaluation of speech and resonance, the intraoral examination, and instrumental assessment procedures. The treatment section includes surgical procedures, prosthetic devices, and therapies that address speech, resonance, and velopharyngeal dysfunction. Contributions throughout the book from members of a working cleft palate team emphasize the need for multidisciplinary team assessment and treatment.

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