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Clinical Approach of Ankyloglossia in Babies: Report of Two Cases

  • Robson Frederico Cunha1,*,
  • Janaína Zavitoski Silva2
  • Max Douglas Faria2

1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry- UNESP - São Paulo State University, Araçatuba, Brazil

2School of Dentistry- UNESP- São Paulo State University, Araçatuba, Brazil

DOI: 10.17796/jcpd.32.4.k553456640082145 Vol.32,Issue 4,July 2008 pp.277-282

Published: 01 July 2008

*Corresponding Author(s): Robson Frederico Cunha E-mail: zavitoski_foa@yahoo.com.br

Abstract

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 no gender preference. Few studies are available in the literature and the diagnosis and management of ankyloglossia in infants remains controversial. We report two cases of infants submitted to lingual frenectomy, emphasizing the management of ankyloglossia and its implications in breast-feeding.

Keywords

lingual frenectomy, babies, ankyloglossia

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Robson Frederico Cunha,Janaína Zavitoski Silva,Max Douglas Faria. Clinical Approach of Ankyloglossia in Babies: Report of Two Cases. Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry. 2008. 32(4);277-282.

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