Explores how palatal expansion affects speech articulation in children with different types of cleft lip and palate, suggesting implications for clinical practice.
Expansion adversely affected self-perceived and acoustic speech measures, with cleft type further influencing acoustic outcomes. Clinicians can use the results to counsel patients on the speech effects of palatal expansion and improve treatment acceptance.
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