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Tongue tie: A case report

ASAmit Kumar Singh RCRashi Chauhan KRKhushboo Rani KSKriti Singh
Year2019
Volume4
Issue3
Pages113-114
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Abstract

Tongue tie also known as Ankyloglossia is congenital disorder characterized by short, thick frenulum which causes reduced mobility of tongue it reduces possible extension such as protrusion and elevation of tongue. It is caused by short frenum or genioglossus muscle. It is seen in various age group. It causes difficulty in feeding, dental hygiene maintenance and speech. The tongue tie is most commonly appears from tip of tongue to the base of tongue.

Keywords: Ankyloglossia, Frenectomy, Tongue tie.

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