The lingual frenulum is a fold of tissue that attaches the ventral surface of the tongue to the
floor of the mouth. Embryologically, the tongue separates from the floor of the mouth through …

INTRODUCTION—Ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie, is a condition of limited tongue mobility
caused by a restrictive lingual frenulum (picture 1A-B)[1]. The definition of ankyloglossia is …

Ankyloglossia (or tongue-tie) is a relatively uncommon congenital anomaly defined by an
abnormally short lingual frenulum. Associations between tongue-tie and breastfeeding …

Ankyloglossia is an uncommon oral anomaly that can cause difficulty with breast-feeding,
speech articulation, and mechanical tasks such as licking the lips and kissing. For many …

Importance The influence of tongue tie, or ankyloglossia, on breastfeeding is the subject of
growing debate. Restriction of tongue mobility from the frenulum varies greatly among …

Abstract Ankyloglossia ('tongue-tie') is a relatively common congenital anomaly
characterized by an abnormally short lingual frenulum, which may restrict tongue tip mobility …

Ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie, refers to an abnormally short lingual frenulum. Ankyloglossia is
a recognized but poorly defined condition and has been reported to cause feeding …

Purpose: To determine current beliefs regarding ankyloglossia and its treatment. Design:
Anonymous written survey. Participants: Otolaryngologists (OTO, n= 423), pediatricians (PD …

This is a literature review of ankyloglossia and its correlation with lactation problems.
Ankyloglossia, commonly referred to as tongue-tie, brings about functional difficulties and, in …

As there is a national and global trend to encourage and promote the benefits of
breastfeeding in newborns, there has been a rise in the discussion and controversy around …