Ankyloglossia and its influence on malocclusion formation – a review, case raports
Journal Title: Forum Ortodontyczne - Year 2005, Vol 1, Issue 5
Abstract
Lingual frenum is an anatomical structure that is a decisiveelement influencing a tongue resting position andthe range of its movement. A condition in which lingualfrenum is shortened, called ankyloglossia or tongue-tied, isa frequent seen anomaly in the practice of any orthodontist.The article presents distinctive criteria and the incidenceof the abnormality. The role of tongue in themaintenance of functional balance in stomatognathic systemand the influence of ankyloglossia on its unbalancingare discussed. The examples of shortened frenum’s interactionmechanisms onto physiological functions of thetongue such as sucking, swallowing, chewing, speaking, andothers, hence, also tongue resting position are introduced.The review of papers on the influence of ankyloglossia on:mandibular position, dental alveoli and palate profile, teethalignment, as well as correlation with the existence of somemalocclusions (such crossbites, mesioocclusions, anterioropen bite) was made. The researchers agree that the tongueresting position highly influences spatial relations of thosestructures; the controversies concern effect of its function.The recommendations for treatment procedures presented,are dependent on the deviation’s intensity and patient’sage. The methods of treatment, including speech therapyexercises assisting a spontaneous correction of ankyloglossiaand surgical treatment (frenulotomy and frenulectomy)modifying anatomical conditions of frenum arediscussed. The authors present the case raport of an intensifiedankyloglossia coexisting with mesiooclusion and ahereditary character of the condition, which was qualifiedto frenulectomy; an the case of a shortened frenum alongwith maxillary compression. Ankyloglossia as a cause ofdifferent disturbances in the chewing organ needs a treatmentto prevent negative effects of the condition. The combinationwith surgical treatment, due to poor efficiency ofspeech monotherapy, should be considered while choosingthe treatment method. (Orthod. Forum 2005; 1:133-41)
Authors and Affiliations
Agnieszka Kaczmarek, Małgorzata Łysiak-Seichter
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP66012
- DOI -
- Views 115
- Downloads 0
The analysis of post-traumatic teeth condition in children in the year 2004.
AIM: The aim of the study was the analysis of posttraumaticteeth condition in patients by the age of 18 yearson the basis of medical histories of patients seen in the year2004. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 260 post-traumaticte...
Medical tourism
Ocena wskazań oraz liczby usuwanych zębów stałych w trakcie leczenia ortodontycznego
Planowanie leczenia ortodontycznego często wiąże się z koniecznością podejmowania decyzji o usuwaniu zębów stałych. Część ekstrakcji wynika ze wskazań ściśle ortodontycznych (stłoczenia, ekstrakcje wyrównawcze) i jest m...
A New Class II Distalizer
The Carrière Distalizer is a simple and efficient fixedfunctional appliance for Class II treatment (Fig. 1). Developedby the author with advanced computer technology, itrepresents an evolution of the Modular Sectional Ar...
Tensile properties oforthodontic elastomeric chains