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Tongue-tie Repair: Z-Plasty Vs Simple Release [PDF]

open access: yesIranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2015
Introduction: Ankyloglossia is a congenital anomaly in which the lingual frenulum is unusually short and thick, thus decreasing tongue mobility. In the context of the newborn or young infant it is a subject of ongoing controversy within and between ...
Jamshid Yousofi   +5 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Prevalence of Ankyloglossia in Portuguese Newborns and Its Effect on Exclusive Breastfeeding and Maternal Nipple Pain During Postpartum Hospitalization [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Pediatrics: Clinical Practice
Objectives: To evaluate the association between ankyloglossia and breastfeeding outcomes, particularly exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and maternal nipple pain during the immediate postpartum period and to estimate the prevalence of ankyloglossia in a ...
J. Morgado Dias, DDS   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Step Wise Management of Asyndromic Tooth Agenesis with Ankyloglossia: A Case Report [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2021
Ankyloglossia or tongue tie refers to restricted tongue movements, diagnosed in early childhood and adolescence that may cause changes in bone growth and other orofacial tissues results in altered oral functions of the child.
Vandana R Gadve, Vijaya S Dhote
doaj   +1 more source

Thermal welding frenotomy on neglected tongue tie: a case report

open access: yesJKS (Jurnal Kedokteran Syiah Kuala), 2023
Introduction: Tongue tie, also known as ankyloglossia, is characterized by a small lingual frenum that often prevents the tongue from moving. It is a rare congenital mouth abnormality that might lead to functional problems such as improper swallowing ...
Rizka Fakhriani, Fadli Robby Amsriza
doaj   +1 more source

Ankyloglossia among Children of Regular and Special Schools in Karnataka, India: A Prevalence Study [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2014
Background: Tongue-tie (more formally known as ankyloglossia) is a congenital anomaly characterized by an abnormally short lingual frenulum, which may restrict the mobility of the tongue tip impairing its ability to fulfil its functions. Ankyloglossia
PAVITHRA. M. BAI, ANNA. C. VAZ
doaj   +1 more source

Tongue-tie and breastfeeding: Identifying problems in the diagnostic and treatment journey [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Background: Tongue-tie is a common condition that often adversely affects breastfeeding. There is research that suggests that frenulotomy can improve breastfeeding but there is also evidence of lack of professional knowledge on tongue-tie.
Edmunds J   +4 more
core   +4 more sources

Tongue-tie in Newborns – a History of Changing Medical Attitudes

open access: yesLogopedia, 2023
This historical article discusses changes in opinions about tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) over two millennia. The sudden surge in interest, since 1990, in the impact of tongue-tie on tongue functions during breastfeeding and during speech development has ...
Tomasz Sioda, Virginia Thorley
doaj   +1 more source

Management of ankyloglossia by functional frenuloplasty using diode laser

open access: yesJournal of Orthodontic Science, 2023
Ankyloglossia or tongue-tie is a condition present since birth that results in restricted movement of the tongue due to the attachment of the lingual frenulum.
Deepthi Cherian   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The prevalence of posterior tongue tie in patients with transverse maxillary deficiency

open access: yesAustralasian Orthodontic Journal, 2021
To investigate the prevalence of posterior tongue tie in orthodontic patients using numerical and clinical assessment methods in order to identify an association between posterior tongue tie and transverse maxillary deficiency.
Tome Wakako, Moon Won
doaj   +1 more source

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