Surgical Management of Ankyloglossia - A Case Report

Ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie, is a congenital condition that results when the inferior lingual frenulum is too short and is attached to the tip of the tongue, limiting its normal movements. Ankyloglossia can lead to a range of problems, such as difficulties in breastfeeding in infants, speech impedi...

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Veröffentlicht in:International journal of contemporary dentistry 2010-05, Vol.1 (2)
1. Verfasser: Harsha Mysore Babu
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie, is a congenital condition that results when the inferior lingual frenulum is too short and is attached to the tip of the tongue, limiting its normal movements. Ankyloglossia can lead to a range of problems, such as difficulties in breastfeeding in infants, speech impediments, being embarrassed by peers during childhood and adolescence, and poor oral hygiene. Case description: This article reports the surgical management of a patient having ankyloglossia associated with restricted movement of tongue. The treatment involved surgical removal of the lingual frenum, which healed uneventfully. Conclusion: A marked improvement in the movement of the tongue was observed at follow up visits in the case.
ISSN:2229-3493
2229-3507