Ankyloglossia and its management: A case series

Abstract

Ankyloglossia or tongue-tie is the result of a short and thick lingual frenulum that causes limited tongue movement. Eventually, it may lead to a series of problems such as difficulties in breastfeeding during infancy, abnormal swallowing pattern, speech impairment, malocclusion, and gingival recession. In this case series, three adult patients with ankyloglossia were treated by performing lingual frenectomy using a scalpel under local anesthesia without any complications. This was followed by post-operative recall and speech therapy sessions. A marked improvement in tongue movement and speech was observed at follow-up visits in all the treated cases.