Tongue Mobility in Patients with Ankyloglossia Following Frenectomy

Evaluation of Tongue Mobility in Patients with Ankyloglossia Following Frenectomy

This study aimed to evaluate the improvement in tongue mobility in patients with ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) following frenectomy. Ankyloglossia restricts tongue movement, potentially causing issues with speech, swallowing, and dental malocclusion.

Inclusion Criteria:

• (1) at least four years of age, (2) report a limitation in tongue mobility at least at the moderate class (class II) according to Kotlow criteria and did not response to tongue lengthening exercise.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who have limited mouth openings that interfere with tongue mobility measurements and patients who have bad compliances due to mental problems or uncooperative children were excluded.