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Lingual frenuloplasty for ankyloglossia in children: A case series

Contemporary Clinical Dentistry, 2021
Tongue is an important oral structure that affects speech, position of teeth, periodontal tissue, nutrition, swallowing, nursing, and certain social activities.
Tanu Rajain, Kesang Tsomu, Natasha Saini, Ritu Namdev   +3 more
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Is ankyloglossia associated with obstructive sleep apnea?

Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2022
Objectives: To investigate the evidence on the association between ankyloglossia and obstructive sleep apnea. Methods: An integrative literature review was carried out in the databases.
Marieli Timpani Bussi, Camila de Castro Corrêa, Arthur Justi Cassettari, Lorena Torres Giacomin, Ana Célia Faria, Ana Paula Sereni Manfredi Moreira, Itamá Magalhães, Mila Oliveira da Cunha, Silke Anna Theresa Weber, Edilson Zancanella, Almiro José Machado Júnior   +10 more
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Effect of Lingual Frenotomy on Tongue and Lip Rest Position: A Nonrandomized Clinical Trial

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2022
Introduction The tongue plays an important role in the development of craniofacial structures. At rest, the light and constant pressure of the tongue against the hard palate, counterbalanced by the pressure provided by proper lip sealing, serves as a ...
Roberta Lopes Castro Martinelli, Irene Queiroz Marchesan, Reinaldo Jordão Gusmão, Giédre Berretin-Felix   +3 more
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Implications of Tongue and Lingual Frenulum Anatomy for Tongue-Tie Evaluation and Management. [PDF]

Acta Paediatr
Guóth-Gumberger M, Karall D.
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Treatment of Ankyloglossia: A Review

Children, 2023
Aim: The aim of this narrative review is to analyze and compare the current scientific evidence regarding the diagnosis and treatment of hypertrophic lingual frenulum in preschool and school-age children.
Alessandro Frezza, Fatima Ezeddine, Andrea Zuccon, Antonio Gracco, Giovanni Bruno, Alberto De Stefani   +5 more
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FRÊNULO LINGUAL - ALTERAÇÕES PÓS FRENECTOMIA LINGUAL / LINGUAL FRENULUM - ALTERATIONS AFTER LINGUAL FRENECTOMY

Brazilian Journal of Development, 2021
Objetivo: E mostrar por meio de uma revisao de literatura, as alteracoes pos-operatorias em pacientes submetidos ao procedimento de frenectomia lingual. Revisao Bibliografica: A anquiloglossia e/ou lingua presa e uma alteracao assintomatica que acomete a prega lingual, caracteriza-se pela insercao do frenulo e/ou freio lingual na regiao do dorso da ...
Rubem Mello Neto, Anne Caroline Martins da Silva, Steffany Furtado Soares, Lívia Coutinho Varejão   +3 more
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Lingual Frenulum: Changes After Frenectomy [PDF]

, 2015
Purpose: To describe the changes after frenectomy concerning mobility and functions of the tongue. Methods: Participants were 53 subjects who had never undergone speech therapy or lingual frenulum surgery. A specific lingual frenulum protocol with scores
Gusmao R.J., Martinelli R.L.D.C., Marchesan I.Q.   +2 more
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Atmospheric Plasma Lingual Frenectomy Followed by Post Operative Tongue Exercises: A Case Series

Children, 2023
The lingual frenulum is a submucosal component significantly involved in the mobility of the tongue. In the case of short lingual frenulum, different surgical approaches have been proposed.
Antonio Scarano, Rosanna Di Giulio, Sergio Alexandre Gehrke, Gianluca Tagariello, Francesco Romano, Felice Lorusso   +5 more
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Frenulectomy with Diode Laser Technology in Paeditric Patients: Quantitative and Qualitative Evaluations. Randomized Double- Blind Clinical Trial

Applied Sciences, 2020
Background: Ankyloglossia is an anatomical alteration of the frenulum length, volume, compactness, and insertion. It can lead to alterations in the ability to swallow and chewing, and dysfunctional coordination amongst cranio-facial muscles; these ...
Gian Luca Sfasciotti, Francesca Zara, Miriam Fioravanti, Mariana Guaragna, Gaspare Palaia, Antonella Polimeni   +5 more
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How to Treat a Tongue-tie: An Evidence-based Algorithm of Care

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2021
Background:. Ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie, is characterized by a short or thickened lingual frenulum; this can be associated with impaired breastfeeding, speech, and dentofacial growth.
Rohil Shekher, MD, Lawrence Lin, MD, Rosaline Zhang, MD, Ian C. Hoppe, MD, Jesse A. Taylor, MD, Scott P. Bartlett, MD, Jordan W. Swanson, MD   +6 more
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