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ANKYLOGLOSSIA AND ITS INFLUENCE ON GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE STOMATOGNATHIC SYSTEM
Livia Eisler Pompéia1, Roberta Simoni Ilinsky1, Cristina Lúcia Feijó Ortolani1
1Universidade Paulista (UNIP), São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
Summary
A short lingual frenulum (ankyloglossia) negatively impacts stomatognathic system development and craniofacial growth. Early surgical intervention for ankyloglossia shows promise but lacks unanimous agreement.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Pediatric Medicine
- Speech-Language Pathology
Background:
- A short lingual frenulum, also known as ankyloglossia, can affect the stomatognathic system.
- Its impact on craniofacial growth and development is a subject of ongoing research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the scientific literature on the effects of a short lingual frenulum on the stomatognathic system.
- To analyze its influence on growth, development, and the balance of form and function.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was performed in multiple databases.
- 14 clinical trials published between 1997 and the present were selected for full review.
Main Results:
- Ankyloglossia is linked to malocclusions and negatively affects orofacial muscle development.
- Surgical frenulum release shows positive effects on breastfeeding, though research is limited.
- A consensus exists on the negative impact of functional imbalances on the stomatognathic system.
Conclusions:
- Anatomic and functional alterations of the lingual frenulum adversely affect craniofacial development.
- While early surgical intervention is considered safe and effective by some, opinions are divided.
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