Management of Ankylogossia by Frenectomy- A Case Report
Journal Title: Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research - Year 2016, Vol 18, Issue 8
Abstract
Background: The tongue is an important oral structure that is responsible for speech, swallowing, positioning of the teeth, and taste. Ankyloglossia or “tongue-tie” is due to an abnormally thick and shortened lingual frenum causing difficulty in speech articulation and breast-feeding because of limited tongue movement. Management of this condition has been controversial with different specialties having opposing views regarding its clinical significance and management. Surgical Procedure: A 17 year-old-male with ankyloglossia and a chief complaint of difficulty with underwent frenectomy under local anaesthesia using a standard surgical technique that was followed with speech therapy. Results: One month follow up showed marked improvement in tongue movements with no signs of recurrence. Conclusion: Early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention generally helps the patient to avoid long-term effects of these problems. (The patient was 17 years old so there was no early diagnosis and surgical intervention as he needed speech therapy.) A better conclusion might be that early childhood treatment might avoid difficulty with speech and the need for therapy later in life.
Authors and Affiliations
Meghna Singh, Ashish Saini, Pranav Kumar Singh, Charu Tandon, Snehlata Verma, Tanu Tewari
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