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Management of ankyloglossia by functional frenuloplasty using diode laser

Journal 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, Raed Saeed, K Anusha, Bimal Rag, Tim Peter   +4 more
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The prevalence of posterior tongue tie in patients with transverse maxillary deficiency

Australasian 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
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The effect of frenectomy for tongue-tie, lip-tie, or cheek-tie on breastfeeding outcomes: A systematic review of articles over time and suggestions for management.

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 2023
OBJECTIVE Tongue-tie, or ankyloglossia, is a common condition characterized by an abnormally short or tight lingual frenulum and is known to cause breastfeeding difficulties, leading to damage to the nipple, early discontinuation of breastfeeding, and ...
Jonathan M. Carnino, Anika S Walia, F. R. Lara, A. Mwaura, Jessica R. Levi   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Conceptualising quality early childhood education: Learning from young children in Brazil and South Africa through creative and play‐based methods

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract Early childhood has increasingly been acknowledged as a vital time for all children. Inclusive and quality education is part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, with the further specification that all children have access to quality pre‐primary education.
Laura H. V. Wright, Irene Rizzini, Malibongwe Gwele, Lynn McNair, Cristina Laclette Porto, Marsha Orgill, E. Kay M. Tisdall, Malcolm Bush, Linda Biersteker   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Lingual frenulum and malocclusion: An overlooked tissue or a minor issue

Indian Journal of Dental Research, 2015
Context: Tongue-tie (more formally known as ankyloglossia) is a congenital anomaly characterized by an abnormally short lingual frenulum, which may restrict mobility of the tongue tip impairing its ability to fulfill its functions.
Anna Cecilia Vaz, Pavithra M Bai
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of Frenotomy on Maternal Breastfeeding Symptoms and the Relationship Between Maternal Symptoms and Problematic Infant Feeding

Global Pediatric Health, 2022
The relationship between maternal symptoms and problematic infant feeding in the context of tongue-tie is unknown. In a sample of infants with tongue-tie undergoing frenotomy and their mothers, the aims of this study were to: (1) describe changes in ...
Rebecca R. Hill PhD, DNP, FNP-C, Karen S. Lyons PhD, FGSA, Susan Kelly-Weeder PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, Britt F. Pados PhD, RN, NNP-BC, CLC, FAHA, FNAP   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Building social capital through breastfeeding peer support: Insights from an evaluation of a voluntary breastfeeding peer support service in North-West England [PDF]

, 2015
Background: Peer support is reported to be a key method to help build social capital in communities. To date there are no studies that describe how this can be achieved through a breastfeeding peer support service.
A Aiken, A Faulkner, A Hofmeyer, A Portes, AM Ziersch, B Berg, B Rossman, BJ Rossman, CH Hsieh, CL Dennis, CW Chang, D Narayan, D Wade, Department of Health, Department of Health, Department of Health, E Cox, E Uphoff, EM Uslaner, ER Meier, F Baum, F Dykes, F Dykes, F McAndrew, G Thomson, G Thomson, G Thomson, G Thomson, Gill Thomson, I Kawachi, J Ingram, J Laurinkari, J Rappaport, JA Scott, K Dutt, K Jolly, K McKenzie, K Woodman, Kirsty Hymers, L Berkham, L Dyson, L Larsen, L Mayoux, L Prusak, LH Gunderson, M Kirkham, M Woolcock, M Woolcock, M Woolcock, M Woolcock, MA Boneham, Marie-Clare Balaam, MJ Renfrew, MJ Renfrew, N Crossland, NICE, NM Moolenaar, P Bourdieu, P Curtis, P Dekker, P Hoddinott, P Raine, R Griffiths, R Putman, R Putnam, RD Putnam, RD Putnam, RJ McInnes, RJ McInnes, RL Hawkins, RM Carpiano, S Cohen, S Fetter, S Knack, S Szreter, SEL Wakefield, SL Brown, T Hancock, V Braun, W Poortinga, WHO   +80 more
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Tongue Tie and Management of Two Siblings: A Review with Report

Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research, 2023
Ankyloglossia is defined as a developmental anomaly of the tongue characterized by an abnormally short, thick lingual frenulum resulting in limitation of tongue movement or in simple terms, tongue tie.
Sonali Gupta, Menia Gumro, Simran Isha, A. Varshney   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Multidisciplinary management of ankyloglossia in childhood. Treatment of 101 cases. A protocol [PDF]

, 2015
Background: Partial ankyloglossia is a limitation which restricts the possibility of protrusion and elevation of the tip of the tongue due to the shortness of either the lingual frenulum or the genioglossus muscles or both.
Ferrés Amat, Elvira, Ferrés Padró, Eduard, Ferrés-Amat, Eduard, Mareque Bueno, Javier, Pastor-Vera, Tomasa, Prats Armengol, Jordi   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Clinical Guidelines and Management of Ankyloglossia with 1-Year Followup: Report of 3 Cases

Case Reports in Dentistry, 2013
The tongue is an important oral structure that affects speech, position of teeth, periodontal tissue, nutrition, swallowing, nursing, and certain social activities.
Mayur S. Bhattad, M. S. Baliga, Ritika Kriplani   +2 more
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