Comparative Evaluation of Speech Quality Before and After Functional Palatal Recontouring in Complete Dentures using Artificial Intelligence: A Study Protocol.

Introduction In the realm of dentistry, where precision and understanding of oral structures are paramount, the utilization of advanced technologies has revolutionized diagnostic and treatment methodologies. One such technology, palatography, holds significant importance in understanding the intricate dynamics of the oral cavity, particularly the interaction between the tongue and the palate during speech and swallowing. In the field of prosthodontics, achieving a successful outcome goes beyond simply restoring missing teeth. A well-designed denture or prosthesis should not only function properly but also consider factors like aesthetics, comfort, and speech intelligibility. Methods The speech quality analysis using artificial intelligence has been designed to assist in the palatal recontouring of complete dentures during the trial denture appointment and denture insertion. The study will be conducted on 12 completely edentulous patients, selected based on exclusion and inclusion criteria. Expected results The palatal recontouring assessment is expected to improve speech quality significantly. This could be incorporated into routine complete denture rehabilitation cases where the ease of technology can help enhance the phonetics of the prosthesis. Conclusions Patients undergoing full denture rehabilitation benefit greatly from phonetics. Taking this key factor into play through the use of advanced but readily available technology, palatography can be employed as a routine procedure for rehabilitation through complete dentures. There is definitely a learning curve involved while making it a routine procedure, but it is, nonetheless, a significant addition to holistic rehabilitation.