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Labial ankyloglossia associated with oligodontia: a case report
L Chandrashekar1, K R Kashinath2, Setty Suhas3
1Reader, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Best Dental Science College and hospital Madurai, Tamilnadu, India.
Journal of Dentistry (Tehran, Iran)
|January 14, 2015
Summary
Tongue developmental issues like ankyloglossia can impact oral structures and functions. This study details a rare case of non-syndromic ankyloglossia linked to a missing permanent anterior tooth.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Developmental Biology
- Pediatric Dentistry
Background:
- Developmental disturbances of the tongue, including aglossia, macroglossia, microglossia, and ankyloglossia, can significantly affect craniofacial development.
- These conditions can impair essential functions such as mastication, speech, and swallowing, impacting overall quality of life.
Observation:
- Ankyloglossia presents with varied clinical presentations and can be associated with syndromic conditions like cleft palate.
- This report focuses on a rare instance of non-syndromic ankyloglossia.
Findings:
- The observed case of ankyloglossia was not associated with other syndromic features.
- A unique finding in this case was the co-occurrence of ankyloglossia with the congenital absence of a permanent anterior tooth.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of recognizing rare presentations of ankyloglossia.
- Understanding such associations may aid in early diagnosis and management of related dental anomalies.
- Further research into the etiology of non-syndromic ankyloglossia and its dental correlations is warranted.
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