Background Partial ankyloglossia is a limitation which restricts the possibility of protrusion
and elevation of the tip of the tongue due to the shortness of either the lingual frenulum or …

Ankyloglossia is an anomaly that is characterized by the abnormal insertion of the lingual
frenulum that hinders protrusion and elevation of the tongue towards the palate, due to the …

Tongue-tie or ankyloglossia is a developmental anomaly of the tongue characterized by an
abnormally short, thick lingual frenulum resulting in limited tongue movement. Ankyloglossia …

Ankyloglossia and effects on breast-feeding, speech problems and mechanical/social issues
in children. Background: This aim of this study was to define the characteristics of the …

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

Ankyloglossia is a developmental anomaly of the tongue characterized by a short lingual
frenum, resulting in restricted movement of the tongue. Its etiology is undefined and there is …

OBJECTIVES: We sought to characterize examination findings and functional limitations due
to ankyloglossia in adolescents and adults and to evaluate frenuloplasty in this group …

Background: Ankyloglossia or tongue-tie is a congenital oral anomaly with short, tight, and
thick lingual frenulum. It may be asymptomatic or can cause movement limitations of the …

Objectives: To provide diagnostic criteria for ankyloglossia in children by anatomical
measurements; to investigate the correlation between severity of ankyloglossia and a series …

Ankyloglossia, although difficult to define and quantify, is present in approximately 4%-5% of
the pediatric population. Tongue-tie typically presents with difficulty in breast-feeding …