TONGUE TIE AND LIP TIE, ORAL MOTOR LIMITATION, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OPTIONS IN BABIES

Authors : Murat Enöz

Pages : 225-233

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Publication Date : 2024-12-31

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :Background/aim: This article has been prepared in order to emphasize the negative effects of tongue tie and lip tie on infant feeding and oral motor activity in infants and current Materials and methods: This presentation has been prepared by researching current scientific studies and guides. Results: Tongue tie (hypertrophic lingual frenulum, ankyloglossia) and lip tie are genetic conditions that can cause feeding problems, limitation of mouth and jaw muscle activity, problems with the development of facial and jaw bones, and symptoms such as reflux and colic pain in infants. Tongue ties may be short and tight, or they may be very close to the tip of the tongue. In both cases, it may cause adverse effects on tongue and intraoral muscle activity in infants. Lip ties occur when the tissue that connects the upper lip to the gums (frenulum) attaches too short or too tightly to the gum. Both lip tie and tongue tie can cause serious adverse effects on breastfeeding and nutrition in babies, permanent changes in the jaw and teeth, speech disorders and psychiatric effects in the future, breast damage and psychological effects in mothers. Conclusion: In this presentation, it is aimed to give information about examination and limitation assessment methods, treatment options, breastfeeding and nutritional support, post-operative care recommendations in babies with tongue and lip ties, in the light of current publications.
Keywords : Tongue Tie, Lip Tie, Hypertrophic Lingual Frenulum, Short Tongue Tie, Short Lip Tie, Infant Nutrition

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