Posts Tagged ‘aphasia’

Fissured tongue

Posted by Administrator | Filed under Dental Hygienist, Parents, Therapists, Uncategorized | Jan 19, 2012 | Tags: , , , , | No Comments

I just screened a new resident post CVA with noted aphasia in her record and some dysarthria. On exam, her tongue had a fairly significant fissure at midline. Any recommendations for healing?

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