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  • Pediatrics
  • Otolaryngology
  • Lactation Medicine

Background:

  • Ankyloglossia is a congenital condition where the lingual frenulum restricts tongue movement.
  • It is often associated with concerns regarding neonatal feeding and speech development.
  • Previous literature suggests varied impacts on infant function.

Conclusions:

  • Frenotomy should be judiciously recommended for newborns with ankyloglossia, mainly for feeding difficulties or maternal pain.
  • Intervention for speech disorders related to ankyloglossia is rarely indicated.
  • Further research may clarify the nuanced effects of ankyloglossia on infant function.