Frenuloplasty
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A Frenuloplasty of tongue is a Frenuloplasty
of the frenulum of tongue.
A tight frenulum
in this context is sometimes referred to as "tongue-tie
" which is also known as ankyloglossia
. In this condition the frenulum
of the tongue restricts range of motion which may interfere with breastfeeding
or speech. A less extensive clipping of the lingual frenulum is known as a frenotomy.
Frenuloplasty
A Frenuloplasty of tongue is a Frenuloplasty of the frenulum of tongue.A tight frenulum in this context is sometimes referred to as "tongue-tie" which is also known as ankyloglossia. In this condition the frenulum of the tongue restricts range of motion which may interfere with breastfeeding or...
of the frenulum of tongue.
A tight frenulum
Frenulum
A frenulum is a small fold of tissue that secures or restricts the motion of a mobile organ in the body.-In human anatomy:...
in this context is sometimes referred to as "tongue-tie
Tongue-tie
Tongue-tie may refer to:*ankyloglossia, a congenital oral deformity*tongue-tie , a piece of equipment sometimes used on racehorses...
" which is also known as ankyloglossia
Ankyloglossia
Ankyloglossia, commonly known as tongue tied, is a congenital oral anomaly which may decrease 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...
. In this condition the frenulum
Frenulum
A frenulum is a small fold of tissue that secures or restricts the motion of a mobile organ in the body.-In human anatomy:...
of the tongue restricts range of motion which may interfere with breastfeeding
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is the feeding of an infant or young child with breast milk directly from female human breasts rather than from a baby bottle or other container. Babies have a sucking reflex that enables them to suck and swallow milk. It is recommended that mothers breastfeed for six months or...
or speech. A less extensive clipping of the lingual frenulum is known as a frenotomy.