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Postoperative Tongue Exercises for Ankyloglossia Following Lingual Frenectomy: A Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Ankyloglossia, also named tongue-tie, is an innate developmental anomaly where the lingual frenum appears anchored to the sublingual space. Even though it is not considered a major congenital condition, it can create a variety of problems, such as difficulty in feeding newborns, difficulty in mastication, speech problems, poor oral hygiene, malocclusion, and hindrance in social interaction because of restricted tongue movements. Lingual frenectomy is the treatment of choice. Postoperative tongue exercises should be considered a valuable addition after lingual frenectomy, providing the patient with enhanced free tongue movement along with kinesthetic awareness of the tongue.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.69806

Authors: Aditi A Dodal, Anup U Shelke, Chitrika Subhadarsanee, Subodh P Gaikwad, Kuldeep S Patil, Pavan Bajaj

Institution: Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research

Language: English

Topic: Oral and Craniofacial Lesions

Subfield: Speech and Hearing

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402674522

FWCI: 1.087

Cites: 11

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10