ankyloglossia
Sign in to saveAnkyloglossia, also known as tongue-tie, is a congenital oral anomaly that may decrease the mobility of the tongue tip and is caused by an unusually short, thick lingual frenulum, a membrane connecting the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. Ankyloglossia varies in degree of severity from mild cases characterized by mucous membrane bands to complete ankyloglossia whereby the tongue is tethered to the floor of the mouth.
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- Definition
- Cause
- Presentation
- Feeding
- Speech
- Mechanical and social effects
- Tongue posture and mouth breathing
- Dental issues
- Fascia and muscle compensation
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
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Ankyloglossia, also known as tongue-tie, is a congenital oral anomaly that may decrease the mobility of the tongue tip and is caused by an unusually short, thick lingual frenulum, a membrane connecting the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. Ankyloglossia varies in degree of severity from mild cases characterized by mucous membrane bands to complete ankyloglossia whereby the tongue is tethered to the floor of the mouth.
==Definition== Tongue-tie is "a condition that impairs tongue movement due to a restrictive lingual frenulum". As of 2025, no definition, classification system, or diagnostic parameters and, therefore, no definite management parameters, have been generally accepted.