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Frenectomy: Management By Electrosurgery - A Report Of Two Cases [PDF]

, 2020
The frenum is defined as a mucous membrane fold which attaches the lip and the cheek to the alveolar mucosa, the gingiva, and the underlying periosteum. The frenum may hamper the gingival health if it is attached too closely to the gingival margin.
Dias, Clarence, Kamat, Shrish Vallabh
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ACE2 and TAS2R38 receptor expression in pediatric and adult patients in the nasal and oral cavity

Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, Volume 9, Issue 1, February 2024.
The aim was to investigate differences in ACE2 and bitter taste receptor (TAS2R38) expression between patient age groups and comorbidities through a prospective cohort study. A total of 47 patients were evaluated. ACE2 receptor expression was higher in children than adults but no difference in TAS2R38 expression.
Zechariah G. Franks, Kavitha Nandakumar, Lakshmi Santhanam, Laeben Lester, Jonathan M. Walsh, Nicholas M. Dalesio   +5 more
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Prevalence of Maxillary and Mandibular Frenal Attachment and Its Association with Age, Gender, and Oral Hygiene Status in Nepalese Population Seeking Dental Treatment

International Journal of Dentistry, Volume 2024, Issue 1, 2024.
Objective. Frenum attachments are folds of mucous membrane that connect the lips to the alveolar mucosa and underlying periosteum. Aberrant positioning of the maxillary and mandibular labial frenum can lead to various clinical issues, including mucogingival problems and midline diastema.
Arjun Hari Rijal, Manoj Humagain, Simant Lamichhane, Pratistha Ghimire, Sachita Thapa, Sivakumar Nuvvula   +5 more
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The Gap Between Breastfeeding Research and the Clinical Needs of Lactation Support Providers [PDF]

We have a virtual mountain of evidence demonstrating that breastfeeding success is benefited by a culture of lactation support. When breastfeeding people have access to quality lactation education, help, and accommodations, compared to groups without ...
Chetwynd, Ellen, Demirci, Jill
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Tongue Tied over a Frenotomy? [PDF]

, 2023
Approximately 5-10% of individuals are born with ankyloglossia, also known as ‘tongue-tie’. Frenectomy, is a common treatment for ankyloglossia by un-attaching part of the frenulum.
Niehaus, Anna
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Protocolo de avaliação do frênulo lingual para bebês: relação entre aspectos anatômicos e funcionais [PDF]

, 2013
OBJETIVO: verificar quais características do frênulo da língua influenciam nas funções de sucção e deglutição em bebês nascidos a termo, com a finalidade de propor adequações no protocolo proposto por Martinelli et al (2012).
Ballard JL, Berry J, Buryk M, Cho A, Chu MW, Coryllos E, Edmunds J, Geddes DT, Geddes DT, Griffiths DM, Hall DMB, Hazelbaker AK, Hogan M, Hong P, Hooda A, Knox I, Kupietzky A, Marchesan IQ, Marchesan IQ, Marchesan IQ, Marchesan IQ, Marchesan IQ, Martinelli RLC, Martinelli RLC, Martinelli RLC, Messner AH, Miranda BH, Miranda BH, Ricke LA, Segal LM, Steehler MW, Suter VG, Suter VG   +32 more
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SURGICAL TECHNIQUES USED IN LINGUAL FRENOTOMIES

Health and Society
Introduction: The study aims to highlight the indications, advantages, disadvantages, and technological advances related to the procedure. Objective: This article reviews the main surgical techniques used in lingual frenotomy to treat ankyloglossia, also known as “tongue-tie,” which affects oral function and can cause difficulties in breastfeeding and ...
Anne Caroline Ribeiro Lacerda, Cauã Jordhan da Silva Sá, Fernanda Freitas de Sá, Kádja Alves Freitas Cruz, Letícia Gama de Oliveira Muniz, Lívia Jordania Lino Figueredo, Louise Karinelly da Silva Fonseca, Malvina De Souza Pereira   +7 more
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Frenotomy: from assessment to surgical intervention

, 2021
ABSTRACT 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. Frenotomy was performed on two babies with breastfeeding difficulties who came to CEPAE - Center for Research and ...
Nogueira, Jamille Silva, Gonçalves, Cláudia Adriana Brito, Roda, Silvana Ribeiro   +2 more
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Ankyloglossia- Detailed Review with a Case Report [PDF]

, 2017
Ankyloglossia is derived from Greek terms skolios (curved) and glossa (tongue). Ankyloglossia or tongue-tie is a congenital condition that results due to abnormal attachment between the tongue and floor of the mouth, leading to an abnormally short tongue.
Cheranjeevi Jayam, Gyanendra Mishra
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Forceful Milk Ejection Reflex and Tongue-Tied Neonates’ Breastfeeding Behaviour

Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology
Background: Forceful milk ejection reflex in mothers and tongue-tie in infants often cause breastfeeding difficulties. Our purpose was to observe the breastfeeding behavior of tongue-tied neonates, in the presence of forceful milk ...
Marta Muresan, Sorana Muresan
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