This presentation will review the etiology of maxillary and palatal defects: along with prosthetic management. Review components of speech, mastication, and deglutition; along with prosthetic management of resulting deficiencies.

At the conclusion of this session, attendees should be able to:

• Recognize common causes of maxillary defects.
• Describe the six components of speech.
• Identify prosthetic treatment modalities for maxillary defects and speech deficiencies.