The Improvement of Tongue Mobility and Articulation after Frenotomy in Patient with Ankyloglossia.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2010.53.8.491
- Author:
Hyoung Ju LEE
1
;
Hong Seok PARK
;
Beom Seok PARK
;
Jang Won CHOI
;
Soo Kweon KOO
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Busan St. Mary's Medical Center, Busan, Korea. chief123@chol.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Ankyloglossia;
Tongue-tie;
Mobility;
Articulation
- MeSH:
Aged;
Humans;
Mouth Abnormalities;
Prospective Studies;
Surveys and Questionnaires;
Tongue
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2010;53(8):491-496
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Ankyloglossia, manifested by the short and lingual frenulum, can affect tongue mobility and articulation. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the improvement of tongue mobility and articulation in patients with akyloglossia, which is treated by frenotomy. SUBJECTS AND METHOD: A prospective study was done for 81 patients with ankyloglossia undergoing frenotomy, and who were aged between 2 to 10 years old. Outcomes were assessed by measuring tongue mobility, analyzing the articulatory evaluation and reviewing patient questionnaires. RESULTS: The mean length of tongue elevation improved from 7.4 mm preoperatively to 16.3 mm postoperatively (p<0.05). Similarly, the mean length of tongue protrusion improved from 15.0 mm to 26.0 mm (p<0.05). The mean articulation score improved from 8.5 to 9.9 (p<0.05). Parents' subjective satisfaction scores improved from 2.3 to 3.2 (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: Tongue mobility and articulation improved after frenotomy in patients with ankyloglossia.
