Short lingual frenulum in pediatrics: when to act andhow to select the appropriate surgical technique
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Tongue-tie is a congenital condition characterized by an abnormal insertion that limits tongue mobility. Its prevalence in pediatrics ranges from 1.7% to 10%, depending on the diagnostic criteria applied. Although it can be asymptomatic, in many cases it causes significant functional repercussions from the neonatal period to late childhood. This article aims to describe the clinical manifestations by age, the primary surgical indications, the optimal timing for intervention, and the currently available surgical techniques.
Source: Archivos Argentinos de Pediatria
Authors: Julián A Simkin, María Del P Mighera, Paz F Borrmann, María V Demarchi
Institution: Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires
Language: English
Subfield: Speech and Hearing
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7117572068
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