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Technique to Collect Fungiform (Taste) Papillae from Human Tongue
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Published on: September 18, 2010

Lingual frenulum: changes after frenectomy.

Irene Queiroz Marchesan1, Roberta Lopes de Castro Martinelli, Reinaldo Jordão Gusmão

  • 1CEFAC Health and Education, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. irene@cefac.br

Jornal Da Sociedade Brasileira De Fonoaudiologia
|January 12, 2013
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Summary

Frenectomy significantly improves tongue mobility and oral functions like speech and lip closure. This procedure offers an efficient solution for individuals with tongue-tie, enhancing overall oral communication.

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Published on: September 18, 2010

Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Speech-Language Pathology

Background:

  • Lingual frenulum alterations can impact tongue mobility and oral functions.
  • Frenectomy is a surgical procedure to release the lingual frenulum.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the functional and mobility changes of the tongue post-frenectomy.
  • To assess improvements in speech and lip closure after lingual frenulum release.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 53 subjects without prior speech therapy or frenulum surgery was studied.
  • Ten subjects with diagnosed abnormal lingual frenulum underwent frenectomy.
  • A standardized lingual frenulum protocol was used for pre- and post-operative assessments.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements were observed in tongue tip shape and mobility 30 days after frenectomy.
  • Enhanced lip closure and improved speech clarity were reported post-surgery.
  • Objective and visual (photos/videos) comparisons demonstrated positive changes.

Conclusions:

  • Frenectomy is an effective intervention for improving tongue posture and mobility.
  • The procedure positively impacts oral functions, including speech and communication.
  • Lingual frenulum release offers a beneficial solution for related functional impairments.