Background Tongue‐tie, or ankyloglossia, is a condition whereby the lingual frenulum
attaches near the tip of the tongue and may be short, tight and thick. Tongue‐tie is present in …

Background: The objective of this study was to systematically review the diagnostic criteria,
indications, and need for treatment of ankyloglossia (tongue‐tie), as well as the various …

Aim To produce a simple tool with good transferability to provide a consistent assessment of
tongue appearance and function in infants with tongue-tie. Methods The Bristol Tongue …

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 …

Trial design A randomised, parallel group, pragmatic trial. Setting A large UK maternity
hospital. Participants Term infants< 2 weeks old with a mild or moderate degree of tongue …

Aims Currently there is debate on how best to manage young infants with tongue-tie who
have breastfeeding problems. One of the challenges is the subjectivity of the outcome …

Breastfeeding Management for the Clinician: Using the Evidence is the perfect tool for busy
clinicians who need a quick, accurate, and current reference. It provides the essentials of …

OBJECTIVE: To systematically review the outcomes of tongue-tie division procedures in
patients with ankyloglossia with the goal of (1) deriving clinically oriented insights into the …

Although easily examined, abnormalities of the tongue can present a diagnostic and
therapeutic dilemma for physicians. Recognition and diagnosis require a thorough history …

Background Prevalence of ankyloglossia may vary depending on the assessment tool. This
systematic review aimed to evaluate the prevalence of ankyloglossia in distinct age groups …