Head and neck surgery functional assessment laboratory

Overview

Our head and neck surgery functional assessment laboratory works to improve outcomes for patients who have been treated for cancer or for missing structures in the head or neck.

Services

Our speech-language pathologists:

• assess your speech, voice, resonance (soft palate function) and swallowing to understand the impact of cancer treatments
• work with the prosthodontic team to provide speech and resonance prostheses such as:
  • palatal augmentation prostheses
  • pharyngeal or maxillary obturators
  • palatal lift appliances
• provide speech and swallowing therapy if you receive an implant-supported dental prosthesis
• work with you to enhance your swallowing function and safety after receiving a prosthesis
• conduct clinical research on the outcomes and benefits of a variety of surgeries and therapies for head and neck patients