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The Improvement of Tongue Mobility and Articulation after Frenotomy in Patient with Ankyloglossia / 대한이비인후과학회지
Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery ; : 491-496, 2010.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-644957
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND

OBJECTIVES:

Ankyloglossia, manifested by the short and lingual frenulum, can affect tongue mobility and articulation. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the improvement of tongue mobility and articulation in patients with akyloglossia, which is treated by frenotomy. SUBJECTS AND

METHOD:

A prospective study was done for 81 patients with ankyloglossia undergoing frenotomy, and who were aged between 2 to 10 years old. Outcomes were assessed by measuring tongue mobility, analyzing the articulatory evaluation and reviewing patient questionnaires.

RESULTS:

The mean length of tongue elevation improved from 7.4 mm preoperatively to 16.3 mm postoperatively (p<0.05). Similarly, the mean length of tongue protrusion improved from 15.0 mm to 26.0 mm (p<0.05). The mean articulation score improved from 8.5 to 9.9 (p<0.05). Parents' subjective satisfaction scores improved from 2.3 to 3.2 (p<0.05).

CONCLUSION:

Tongue mobility and articulation improved after frenotomy in patients with ankyloglossia.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Tongue / Prospective Studies / Surveys and Questionnaires / Mouth Abnormalities Type of study: Observational study Limits: Aged / Humans Language: Korean Journal: Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Year: 2010 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Tongue / Prospective Studies / Surveys and Questionnaires / Mouth Abnormalities Type of study: Observational study Limits: Aged / Humans Language: Korean Journal: Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Year: 2010 Type: Article