The effects of frenotomy on breastfeeding [PDF]
Journal of Applied Oral Science, 2015 Although the interference of tongue-tie with breastfeeding is a controversial subject, The use of lingual frenotomy has been widely indicated by health professionals.
Roberta Lopes de Castro MARTINELLI +4 more
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Oral health of neonates: mothers’ perception of lingual frenotomy performed in a university hospital [PDF]
RGO: Revista Gaúcha de Odontologia, 2020 Objective: The study sought to know mothers’ perception of neonates on lingual frenotomy performed by a dental care program of a university hospital in Paraná Methods: It is a descriptive research with a qualitative approach, developed with mothers of ...
Bruna SIQUEIRA +5 more
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Public Perceptions of Ankyloglossia on Reddit: A Cross‐Sectional Thematic and Sentiment Analysis [PDF]
Laryngoscope Investigative OtolaryngologyBackground The incidence and treatment rates of ankyloglossia have been rising with significant variability in practice patterns. A 2020 clinical consensus statement by the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery acknowledged these ...
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Readhesion of Tongue-Tie Following Neonatal Frenotomy: Incidence and Impact of Postoperative Exercises in a Prospective Observational Study [PDF]
ChildrenBackground/Objectives: Frenotomy is the procedure of choice for treating ankyloglossia. The literature reports that readhesion of the frenulum occurs in 2.6–13% of cases. There is no published evidence to support performing tongue exercises to prevent it.
Beatriz Valle-Del Barrio +4 more
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Frenotomy: from assessment to surgical intervention [PDF]
Revista CEFAC, 2021 The objective of this study was to demonstrate that frenotomy can help improve breastfeeding, tongue movement, and the mother’s comfort, if the assessment criteria are respected and the infant’s function and age are observed.
Jamille Silva Nogueira +2 more
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The Effectiveness of Frenotomy on Speech in Adults [PDF]
Applied Sciences, 2021 There is no publication concerning tongue-tie (TT) in adults, surprisingly. It is generally known that TT is mainly diagnosed in newborns and infants. It seems unlikely that TT does not cause functional disorders in adults, especially considering that TT
Anna Lichnowska, Marcin Kozakiewicz
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Objective quantification of suckling biomechanics in infants with and without tongue-tie using hydraulic differential-pressure recording and machine learning [PDF]
Frontiers in Digital HealthIntroductionObjective assessment of infant suckling biomechanics remains limited despite decades of pressure-based measurement research, and tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) is still largely evaluated using semi-quantitative anatomical scoring.
Lene Dahl Siggaard +4 more
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Evaluation protocol for frenotomy
Pediatria Polska, 2023 With the growing interest in the topic of ankyloglossia and the increasing number of frenotomies performed, the need to develop a uniform protocol for clinical management and to define objective indications for the procedure is becoming urgent.
Małgorzata Barbara Gwóźdź-Jezierska +1 more
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Is Inhaled Colostrum as Effective as Inhaled Lavender Essential Oil for Pain Control in Neonatal Frenotomies? A Prospective, Randomized Clinical Trial [PDF]
ChildrenBackground/Objectives: Neonatal pain must be treated due to its potential short- and long-term adverse effects. A frenotomy is a painful procedure where common strategies to relieve pain (oral sucrose solutions and sucking) cannot be used because the ...
Silvia Maya-Enero +5 more
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Ankyloglossia as a Barrier to Breastfeeding: A Literature Review [PDF]
Children, 2023 This is a literature review of ankyloglossia and its correlation with lactation problems. Ankyloglossia, commonly referred to as tongue-tie, brings about functional difficulties and, in some cases, may lead to early weaning.
Eirini Tomara +3 more
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