2022
DOI: 10.18231/j.ijmi.2022.011
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A minimally invasive surgical approach for treatment of ankyloglossia (Tounge Tie) with diode laser: A case report (A developmental anomaly)

Abstract: Tongue tie otherwise called as Ankyloglossia is a developmental anomaly commonly characterized by a very short lingual frenulum that literally restricts the movements of tongue from the floor of mouth. An uncommon thick band extending beneath the ventral surface of tongue to floor of the mouth. This represents a uncommon length of the lingual frenulum. This causes problems in daily life of the person who was affected with the following difficulties of speech, deglutition, poor oral hygiene etc. This article re… Show more

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“…The affected person's disease had such a significant social influence on their lives that it raised the possibility of social retreat and other psychological problems. The degree of the problem that ankyloglossia presents determines the management strategy to be used [7] . A generally asymptomatic condition may be followed up conservatively, but if it is interfering with the person's daily activities or causing health risks, it needs to be carefully addressed [5] .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…The affected person's disease had such a significant social influence on their lives that it raised the possibility of social retreat and other psychological problems. The degree of the problem that ankyloglossia presents determines the management strategy to be used [7] . A generally asymptomatic condition may be followed up conservatively, but if it is interfering with the person's daily activities or causing health risks, it needs to be carefully addressed [5] .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This case study intends to increase surgical and dental specialists' awareness and knowledge of the benefits of employing Diode lasers in the treatment of ankyloglossia while emphasizing the hidden numerous dimensions of this issue, which at first look appears to be extremely benign. It also emphasizes the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach to the resolution of the issue [5,7] .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%