Ankyloglossia is associated with genetic diseases, among them a skin disorder in which blisters form after minor injuries.
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A viable alternative to surgery for children with ankyloglossia is to take a wait-and-see approach.
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A congenital disorder of the tongue is that of ankyloglossia also known as " tongue-tie ".
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People with ankyloglossia may find it exceptionally difficult to articulate this consonant due to the limited mobility of their tongues.
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A tight frenulum in this context is sometimes referred to as " tongue-tie " which is also known as ankyloglossia.
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Lalakea and Messner note that mechanical and social effects may occur even without other problems related to ankyloglossia, such as speech and feeding difficulties.
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A severity scale for ankyloglossia, which grades the appearance and function of the tongue, is recommended for use in the Academy of Breastfeeding medicine.
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The study concluded that tongue-tie division may be a possible benefit for infants experiencing breastfeeding difficulties due to ankyloglossia and further investigation is warranted.
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LGR5 is crucial during embryogenesis as LGR null studies in mice incurred 100 % neonatal mortality accompanied by several craniofacial distortions such as ankyloglossia and gastrointestinal dilation.
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In the 1950s, a study of an isolated community in Maryland, called the Brandywine Study, identified several genetically linked dental and facial problems, including ankyloglossia.
