Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 10, Issue 3 , Pages 152-153, September 2010

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

Doctoral Student, Division of Dental Public Health, Boston University School of Dental Medicine, Telephone: 617-638-4456, Fax: 617-638-6381

Director, Division of Dental Public Health, Boston University School of Dental Medicine, Telephone: 617-638-4456, Fax: 617-638-6381

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.

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PII: S1532-3382(10)00127-2

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2010.05.009

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 10, Issue 3 , Pages 152-153, September 2010

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