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 …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the spectrum of pediatric quality-of-life
sequelae associated with ankyloglossia that may affect children who do not undergo tongue …

Objective To identify and seek consensus on issues and controversies related to
ankyloglossia and upper lip tie in children by using established methodology for American …

Surgical release of the lingual frenulum (frenotomy) has become an increasingly common
procedure, performed from birth through to adulthood. Surprisingly, detailed anatomy of the …

Objectives (1) Describe trends in the diagnosis of ankyloglossia and the use of lingual
frenotomy and (2) analyze patient-and hospital-level factors as compared with the total …

Background Ankyloglossia is a condition of altered tongue mobility due to the presence of
restrictive tissue between the undersurface of the tongue and the floor of mouth. Potential …

The lingual frenulum is formed during the fourth week of gestation as the 2 lateral lingual
swellings move medially to fuse with the tuberculum impar, forming the anterior two-thirds of …

Aim Ankyloglossia is a common congenital malformation characterized by a short, thick, or
tight tongue frenulum, and its effect on speech articulation remains controversial. This study …

Introduction The diagnosis of ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie, and the number of frenotomies
performed has increased over 10-fold from 1997 to 2012 in the United States. The sharpest …

Background The study aims to describe the lingual laser frenotomy perioperative protocol for
newborns with ankyloglossia with or without breastfeeding difficulties developed by …