Prosthesis Guided Speech Rehabilitation of T1/T2 Cancers of the Tongue

The palatal augmentation prosthesis, or PAP can improve speech and swallowing functions through reshaping the palatal contours. This may improve the contact between the tongue and hard palate as a person speaks or eats. It is meant to be created after adequate healing in patients with adequate motivation for improvements in their speech and swallowing. Regular wear and articulation therapy are necessary for this therapy to be effective.

Subjects will receive the standard of care speech and articulation therapy in either arm.