BACKGROUND: Newborn babies often present oral conditions of anykloglossia and tied maxillary fraena (lip-ties) associated with problems that can be related to breastfeeding. Many breastfeeding problems experienced by mothers and their babies may be attributed to abnormal attachments of the tongue and/or a maxillary lip-tie. REVIEW: The various types of both lip and tongue ties are reviewed. The diagnostic tools for dental practitioners are evaluated and treatment options these affected infants using either a 1064 InGaAsP semiconductor (diode) laser or a 2940 Er:YAG laser are described. CONCLUSION: This approach provides treatment without the need for hospitalisation or general anaesthesia.
BACKGROUND: Newborn babies often present oral conditions of anykloglossia and tied maxillary fraena (lip-ties) associated with problems that can be related to breastfeeding. Many breastfeeding problems experienced by mothers and their babies may be attributed to abnormal attachments of the tongue and/or a maxillary lip-tie. REVIEW: The various types of both lip and tongue ties are reviewed. The diagnostic tools for dental practitioners are evaluated and treatment options these affected infants using either a 1064 InGaAsP semiconductor (diode) laser or a 2940 Er:YAG laser are described. CONCLUSION: This approach provides treatment without the need for hospitalisation or general anaesthesia.
Authors: Paul Hong; Denise Lago; Judi Seargeant; Lauren Pellman; Anthony E Magit; Seth M Pransky Journal: Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol Date: 2010-06-16 Impact factor: 1.675
Authors: Joyce E O'Shea; Jann P Foster; Colm Pf O'Donnell; Deirdre Breathnach; Susan E Jacobs; David A Todd; Peter G Davis Journal: Cochrane Database Syst Rev Date: 2017-03-11