Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 75, Issue 5 , Pages 479-482 , May 1996

Assessment in the treatment of hypernasal speech with motor neuron disease: A clinical report

  • Stephen W Kelly, MSc, C Eng, MIEE, MBCS, MBES (Senior Lecturer in Medical Electronics)

      Affiliations

    • Medical Electronics Research Group, University of Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom.
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  • Calum C McLean, B Eng (Graduate Research Student)

      Affiliations

    • Medical Electronics Research Group, University of Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom.
    • ,
  • Maxwell C.G Manley, BDS, DDPH, MSc, PhD (Senior Dental Officer (Special Needs))

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr. M. C. G. Manley Dental Department Canterbury Health Centre 26 Old Dover Road Canterbury, Kent CT1 3JH United Kingdom
    • Dental Department, Canterbury Health Centre, East Kent Community Dental Service, Canterbury, United Kingdom.

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Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 75, Issue 5 , Pages 479-482 , May 1996

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