Ankyloglossia in a pseudo-class III malocclusion: a case report

This case report describes a 14 year old female patient, with pseudo-Class III incisor relationship on a mild Class III skeletal base with ankyloglossia. It highlights the relationship of an unfavorable soft tissue environment exerted by "tongue tie" and genetic factors proposed by the presence of family history in the development of a Class III malocclusion. Orthodontic treatment was provided on, a non-extraction basis to correct the Class III relationship. The patient was then referred for labial and lingual frenectomy using laser surgery to stabilize the achieved correction and facilitate the wear of orthodontic retainers by the patient. The first annual review carried out at the age of 17 years has revealed stable results