Ankyloglossia: Diagnosis, Challenges, the Role of Frenotomy in Treatment – A Comprehensive Literature Review [PDF]
Introduction Ankyloglossia is a congenital condition where a shortened sublingual frenulum restricts tongue movement, leading to breastfeeding challenges like nipple pain, poor latch, insufficient milk transfer, low infant weight gain and ...
Maja Weimann +6 more
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Surgical frenotomy in infants with ankyloglossia. [PDF]
Finley CR +3 more
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Diamond frenotomy: A novel surgical technique for gummy smile aesthetic correction [PDF]
Background: A ‘gummy’ smile, also known as excessive gingival display, is a dental condition characterized by the excessive visibility of the gums when a person smiles.
Shalahuddin Maulidi +3 more
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Diode laser versus scalpel in the surgical treatment of infant ankyloglossia: a randomized, parallel, double-blind, controlled clinical trial [PDF]
Background Ankyloglossia can impair vital functions such as breastfeeding, swallowing, and maxillomandibular development, making effective treatment essential.
Mariana Laprovitera Teixeira Carneiro +12 more
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Evaluation of esthetics, pain scores, and prognosis of modified paralleling technique for high frenal attachment: A case series [PDF]
A frenum is a thin fold of mucous membrane that attaches the lips to the alveolar mucosa and the periosteum. The frenum provides stability and supports the lips and the tongue.
Swastik Mishra, Aditi Chopra
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Evaluating the efficacy of frenotomy in breastfeeding success: a review of current guidelines and outcomes [PDF]
Kennedy A. Sabharwal, Michael W. Simon
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Lingual frenotomy in a newborn, from diagnosis to surgery: a case report
This report describes the diagnostic approach and frenotomy in a newborn with breastfeeding difficulty, and the observation and analysis during the following 6 months. The patient was delivered normally and without complications, but showed breastfeeding
Kleber Rosa de Almeida +4 more
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Salvage Frenuloplasty With Porcine Small Intestinal Submucosa Graft in a Newborn Following Unsuccessful Laser Release: A Case Report. [PDF]
Introduction As the number of frenotomy procedures increases worldwide, the recognition and management of potential complications has become increasingly relevant. Postprocedural scarring following laser release may severely restrict tongue mobility in infants and occasionally requires surgical revision.
O'Connor-Reina C +5 more
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Frenotomy: from assessment to surgical intervention
RESUMO O objetivo do estudo foi mostrar que a frenotomia pode contribuir para a melhora da amamentação, movimentação lingual e desconforto materno se respeitados os critérios de avaliação, observando a função e idade do lactente. Foram realizadas frenotomias em dois bebês com dificuldade de amamentação que compareceram ao Cepae - Centro de Pesquisa e ...
Nogueira, Jamille Silva +2 more
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Lingual Frenotomy with High-Power Surgical Laser in Neonates [PDF]
Objective: To study cases of neonates diagnosed with ankyloglossia in a maternity hospital, submitted to frenotomies with the aid of a high-power laser.
Camila Nogueira Perez +8 more
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