Ankyloglossia may Cause Breastfeeding, Tongue Mobility, and Speech Difficulties, with Inconclusive Results on Treatment Choices

Article Title and Bibliographic Information Ankyloglossia: facts and myths in diagnosis and treatment. Suter VG, Bornstein MM. J Periodontol 2009;80(8):1204-19. Reviewers Hisham Merdad, BDS, Ana Karina Mascarenhas, BDS, MPH, DrPH Purpose/Question Is there an association between ankyloglossia and bre...

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Published in:The journal of evidence-based dental practice 2010-09, Vol.10 (3), p.152-153
Main Authors: Merdad, Hisham, BDS, Mascarenhas, Ana Karina, BDS, MPH, DrPH
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Language:English
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Dentistry
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Summary:Article Title and Bibliographic Information Ankyloglossia: facts and myths in diagnosis and treatment. Suter VG, Bornstein MM. J Periodontol 2009;80(8):1204-19. Reviewers Hisham Merdad, BDS, Ana Karina Mascarenhas, BDS, MPH, DrPH Purpose/Question Is there an association between ankyloglossia and breastfeeding difficulties, speech difficulties, malocclusion, and gingival recession? Which is the treatment option of choice in ankyloglossia? Source of Funding Information not available Type of Study/Design Systematic review Level of Evidence Level 3 Other evidence Strength of Recommendation Grade Grade C Consensus, disease-oriented evidence, usual practice, expert opinion, or case series for studies of diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or screening.
ISSN:1532-3382
1532-3390
DOI:10.1016/j.jebdp.2010.05.009