Management of tongue-tie in children: a case report
Journal Title: Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: tongue-tie or ankyloglossia, 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. The restriction of lingual mobility during childhood and adolescence can cause alterations in bone growth of the orofacial structures and the oral functions of the child. Also it affects speech; feeding, oral hygiene as well as social environment. Ankyloglossia can be observed at different ages with specific indications for treatment for each group. Case Report: The aim of this article is to relate a case of ankyloglossia in a boy child of seven-year-old who was examined in the department of pediatrics in the center of Consultations and Dental Treatment of Rabat. According to Kotlow’s classification the child was diagnosed with type III ankyloglossia and treated by frenectomy followed by speech therapy for an immediate rehabilitation. A marked improvement in the movement of the tongue was observed at follow up visits in the treated case. Discussion and Conclusion: The routine examination of the lingual frenulum permits the identification of insertion abnormalities and enables the establishment of the most appropriate therapeutic approaches.
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fatima zahra Benkarroum, Fawzi R
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