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Frenuloplasty for Speech and Myofunctional Outcomes
Sponsor: The Oregon Clinic
Summary
Children with ankyloglossia (tongue tie) can have abnormal tongue function, putting them at a disadvantage when it comes to speech and articulation. Furthermore, abnormal tongue posture within the oral cavity increases the likelihood of myofunctional disorders.
Official title: Frenuloplasty for Speech and Myofunctional Outcomes: a Randomized, Controlled Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
5 Years - 12 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2024-07-01
Completion Date
2025-12-01
Last Updated
2024-04-03
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Lingual frenuloplasty
Surgical release of ankyloglossia with suture reorientation of the wound to improve lingual mobility, done under local or general anesthesia