Oral competence following facial nerve paralysis: Functional and quality of life measures.
Oral competence refers to the maintenance of lip closure with sufficient strength to prevent anterior spillage of saliva, food and fluid, and to clearly articulate labial sounds. Despite facial nerve paralysis having an impact on eating, drinking and communicating, little research has been done in t...
| Published in: | International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology Vol. 23; no. 2; pp. 113 - 124 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Apr2021
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