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Lingual frenulum: quantitative evaluation proposal.

Irene Queiroz Marchesan1

  • 1Speech Language Pathology Specialization Center. Irene@cefac.br

The International Journal of Orofacial Myology : Official Publication of the International Association of Orofacial Myology
|June 3, 2006
PubMed
Summary

This study presents a new quantitative method to measure lingual frenulum length, aiding in the classification of normal versus altered frenulum states.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral anatomy and physiology
  • Diagnostic methodology

Background:

  • The lingual frenulum's morphology can impact oral functions.
  • Objective classification of lingual frenulum length is clinically relevant.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a quantitative method for assessing lingual frenulum length.
  • To differentiate between normal and altered lingual frenulum measurements.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 98 individuals participated in the study.
  • Measurements were performed using a digital caliper with maximal mouth opening.
  • Frenulum length was assessed under three distinct tongue positions.

Main Results:

  • Measurement with the tongue tip on the incisal papilla during maximum mouth opening yielded the most statistically significant results.
  • This specific measurement proved most effective for differentiating frenulum lengths.

Conclusions:

  • The established quantitative method is effective for classifying lingual frenulum length.
  • This approach aids in distinguishing normal from altered frenular morphology.

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