This study investigates mouth cancer patients who use a special plate called an obturator to help them swallow. Tongue strength and biting force will be measured and compared to daily dietary intake. Results will provide a better understanding of how to improve eating ability and overall quality of life.
Primary treatment must include maxillectomy, with or without adjuvant chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
Age range: 18 to 85 years old (all genders).
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status of 0 or 1.
Ability to provide written informed consent.
Inability to understand the investigator's instructions (or indications).
Inability to hold the tongue pressure probe and occlusal pressure Prescale film in the proper position.
Inability to apply pressure to the tongue pressure probe and occlusal pressure Prescale film.
Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) resulting from prior head and neck cancer treatment.