Surgical techniques for the treatment of ankyloglossia in children: a case series
J. appl. oral sci
;
22(3): 241-248, May-Jun/2014. graf
Artigo
em Inglês
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| ID: lil-711720
ABSTRACT
This paper reports a series of clinical cases of ankyloglossia in children, which were approached by different techniques: frenotomy and frenectomy with the use of one hemostat, two hemostats, a groove director or laser. Information on the indications, contraindications, advantages and disadvantages of the techniques was also presented. Children diagnosed with ankyloglossia were subjected to different surgical procedures. The choice of the techniques was based on the age of the patient, length of the frenulum and availability of the instruments and equipment. All the techniques presented are successful for the treatment of ankyloglossia and require a skilled professional. Laser may be considered a simple and safe alternative for children while reducing the amount of local anesthetics needed, the bleeding and the chances of infection, swelling and discomfort.
Texto completo:
DisponíveL
Índice:
LILACS (Américas)
Assunto principal:
Freio Lingual
/
Anormalidades da Boca
Limite:
Criança
/
Criança, pré-escolar
/
Feminino
/
Humanos
/
Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J. appl. oral sci
Assunto da revista:
Odontologia
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Federal University of Alfenas/BR
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