What Is Artificial Larynx

An artificial larynx can help someone without a larynx speak. An artificial larynx is also called an electrolarynx. It is a small device that you press to your neck. It makes a sound. When you move your mouth while pressing this device to your neck, the sound will come across as speech.

How does the artificial larynx work?

Another voice restoration option is an artificial larynx, also known as an electrolarynx. … When you push a button on the device, the electrolarynx produces a vibration that is transferred through the skin to the throat. You shape this sound into words with the mouth, tongue, lips, and teeth.

Can you talk with a laryngectomy?

Restoring speech after total laryngectomy Total laryngectomy removes your larynx (voice box), and you won’t be able to speak using your vocal cords. After a laryngectomy, your windpipe (trachea) is separated from your throat, so you can no longer send air from your lungs out through your mouth to speak.