DentalCare Logo

Smiles For Tomorrow

Course Number: 4

Ankyloglossia

Ankyloglossia is a developmental anomaly of the tongue characterized by a short, thick lingual frenum resulting in limitation of tongue movement (partial ankyloglossia) or by the tongue appearing to be fused to the floor of the mouth (total ankyloglossia).

fig046

Ankyloglossia

ce4 - Content - Ankyloglossia - Figure 2

Ankyloglossia Before Frenectomy

The significance and management of ankyloglossia are very controversial due to the lack of evidence-based studies to support surgical intervention. Frenectomy for functional limitations due to severe ankyloglossia should be considered on an individual basis.

fig048
fig049

Frenectomy