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The terms “tongue tie” (TT) and “ankyloglossia” are used synonymously to represent a condition where movement of the tongue is assessed as being limited. This limitation is usually attributed to the lingual frenulum “tethering” the tongue, with the frenulum itself often being called a “tongue tie.”
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This paper describes the anatomy of the in-situ lingual...
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This paper aims to describe the anatomy of the in-situ lingual frenulum and its relationship to floor of mouth structures. Fresh tissue microdissection of the lingual frenulum and floor of mouth was performed on nine adult cadavers with photo-documentation and description of findings.
25 sty 2021 · Tongue-tie, when identified in neonates, is typically divided as an in-office procedure, with the use of topical or no anesthesia. Most studies outline a methodology that includes holding the child’s shoulders back and using blunt-ended scissors to divide the lingual frenulum.
Background: Ankyloglossia or tongue tie is a congenital condition that results when the inferior lingual fraenulum is too short and attached to the tip of the tongue, limiting its normal movements. It causes restricted tongue mobility which in turn causes feeding difficulties and speech problems.
The terms “tongue tie” (TT) and “ankyloglossia” are used synonymously to represent a condition where movement of the tongue is assessed as being limited. This limitation is usually attributed to the lingual frenu-lum “tethering” the tongue, with the frenulum itself often being called a “tongue tie.” However, it is gener-
Comprensión del frenillo lingual: estructura histológica, composición del tejido e implicaciones para la cirugía de atadura de la lengua. Understanding the Lingual Frenulum: Histological Structure, Tissue Composition, and Implications for Tongue Tie Surgery. Mills, N., Geddes, D. T., Amirapu, S., & Mirjalili, S. A. (2020)
A tongue tie is a band of tissue underneath the tongue that may make it difficult for the tongue to move. However, every person has a band under the tongue that can be seen or felt and it does not always cause problems.
