Randomised controlled trial of early frenotomy in breastfed infants with mild-moderate tongue-tie [PDF]
TRIAL DESIGN: A randomised, parallel group, pragmatic trial. SETTING: A large UK maternity hospital. PARTICIPANTS: Term infants
Blair, Pete S +6 more
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Surgical excision of an inverted-Y frenum
Frenula of the oral cavity consist of the labial, buccal, or lingual frenum. They are folds of mucous membrane enclosing connective tissue. Clinically, an abnormal/aberrant frenum can pull the gingival margins causing recession, plaque accumulation ...
Moitri Ojha +3 more
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Simultaneous Esthetic Crown Lengthening and Frenotomy Procedure for Smile Rejuvenation [PDF]
Introduction: Gingival tissue plays an important role in smile aesthetics, especially in the anterior maxillary region. A gummy smile (GS) is a gingival condition that appears excessive when the patient smiles.
Krismariono, Agung +2 more
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Prevalence of ankyloglossia and factors that impact on exclusive breastfeeding in neonates
Objective: to determine the prevalence of ankyloglossia in neonates and verify factors that interfere with exclusive breastfeeding and cause difficulties in breastfeeding.
Sílvia Vilarinho +3 more
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Orofacial-Myofunctional therapy after lingual frenectomy in patient with tongue-tie: a systemic postural approach with mezieres method and postural bench [PDF]
Aim In this study we present the new postoperative oro-myofunctional protocol following frenectomy by atmospheric plasma associated with a systemic postural approach, which determines functional recovery through body symmetry restoration based on the ...
Bugea, C +6 more
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From Expectations to Experience: A Comparison of Program Director Priorities to Resident Case Logs
The present study identified 47 essential otolaryngology procedures via program director surveys and evaluated the extent of resident participation in these cases through ACGME case logs. Results revealed significant variability in surgical experience, with nearly half of these essential procedures being logged fewer than 10 times during residency ...
Taylor S. Erickson +7 more
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Implications of the Tongue's Anatomy and Biomechanics for Breastfeeding
ABSTRACT Aim The human tongue is a major player for breathing, swallowing, sucking, chewing and speech. Breastfeeding is the initial training for its subsequent tasks. Thus, we aimed to explore the tongue's anatomy and biomechanics with conclusions on breastfeeding, essential for healthy development.
Márta Guóth‐Gumberger +4 more
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Harmonic Lingual Frenotomy for Ankyloglossia: A Newer Novel Technique
The objective of this is to report a newer novel technique of harmonic scalpel frenotomy, a day care procedure under local infiltration anesthesia that could achieve quick bloodless adequate ankyloglossia release and excellent healing with subsequent improved articulation and speech.
Mir, Mohd Altaf +4 more
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When should you treat tongue-tie in a newborn? [PDF]
Consider treatment when the infant is having difficulty breastfeeding. Infants with mild to moderate tongue-tie, or ankyloglossia, are likely to breastfeed successfully and usually require no treatment (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, a prospective ...
Cho, Anthony +2 more
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ABSTRACT Background Children receiving dental treatment under general anesthesia (GA) often have odontogenic infections (OIs). Early detection and treatment of patients at risk of OIs can improve oral health and prevent early tooth extractions. Aim To investigate the prevalence, characteristics, and predictive factors of OIs in children receiving ...
Annmari Hyppänen +4 more
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