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ankyloglossia::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | tongue tie |
| Type of | birth defect, congenital abnormality, congenital anomaly, congenital defect, congenital disorder |
Examples of ankyloglossia
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Ankyloglossia can also prevent the tongue from contacting the anteriorpalate.
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Messner and Lalakea studied speech in children with ankyloglossia.
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The authors studied 30 children from one to 12 years of age with ankyloglossia, all of whom underwent frenuloplasty.
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The subjects were given questionnaires in order to assess functional complaints associated with ankyloglossia.
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Adults with ankyloglossia may elect the procedure.
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The authors also note that ankyloglossia does not cause a delay in speech or language but, at the most, problems with enunciation.
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Based on the findings, the authors concluded that it is possible for children with ankyloglossia to have normal speech in spite of decreased tongue mobility.
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Furthermore, the authors note that some patients may be unaware of the extent of the limitations they have due to ankyloglossia since they have never experienced normal tongue range.
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However, according to their study, a large percent of children with ankyloglossia will have articulation deficits that can be linked to tongue tie and these deficits may be improved with surgery.
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