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Area of Science:

  • Oral Medicine
  • Speech Pathology
  • Pediatric Health

Background:

  • Ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie, involves a shortened lingual frenulum impacting tongue mobility.
  • Existing literature and professional consensus show significant controversy regarding ankyloglossia classification, clinical significance, and management.
  • International guidelines and publications lack defined parameters for healthcare professionals assessing and managing ankyloglossia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of ankyloglossia, encompassing diagnostic classifications, management strategies, and identifying patient demographics that benefit most from intervention.
  • To review the existing evidence surrounding ankyloglossia to foster a deeper understanding of the condition.

Main Methods:

  • A literature review was conducted using the Embase database.
  • Keywords included 'ankyloglossia', 'speech', 'eating', 'classification', 'stomatognathic', and 'treatment'.
  • Included studies published between 2000-2024, focusing on English-language human clinical studies, literature reviews, and case reports/series.

Main Results:

  • Diverse diagnostic classifications and treatment indications for ankyloglossia were identified.
  • Management approaches require individualization based on ankyloglossia severity and patient demographic factors.

Conclusions:

  • A significant lack of consensus exists among clinicians regarding the definition and management of ankyloglossia.
  • There is a critical need for updated clinical guidelines and a stronger evidence base to support informed decision-making and optimize patient care for ankyloglossia.
  • This review highlights the necessity for robust evidence to guide ankyloglossia management and advocates for updates to national guidelines.