Prevalence of Ankyloglossia in Portuguese Newborns and Its Effect on Exclusive Breastfeeding and Maternal Nipple Pain During Postpartum Hospitalization [PDF]
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
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Tongue-tie assessment and division: a time-critical intervention to optimise breastfeeding. [PDF]
Donati-Bourne J +3 more
europepmc +5 more sources
Tongue-tie Repair: Z-Plasty Vs Simple Release [PDF]
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
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Understanding the Lingual Frenulum: Histological Structure, Tissue Composition, and Implications for Tongue Tie Surgery. [PDF]
Mills N +3 more
europepmc +3 more sources
Management of Tongue-Tie Using Conventional Technique for Speech Clarity and Correcting Malocclusion: A Case Report. [PDF]
Sawai AC +4 more
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Step Wise Management of Asyndromic Tooth Agenesis with Ankyloglossia: A Case Report [PDF]
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
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Thermal welding frenotomy on neglected tongue tie: a case report
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
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Ankyloglossia among Children of Regular and Special Schools in Karnataka, India: A Prevalence Study [PDF]
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
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Tongue-tie and breastfeeding: Identifying problems in the diagnostic and treatment journey [PDF]
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
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