A lingual mucogingival problem associated with ankyloglossia: a case report

N Z Dent J. 1990 Jan;86(383):16-7.

Abstract

This report reviews the relationship between lingual frena, gingival recession, and tongue-tie, and describes a man with tongue-tie, localised gingival recession, and a speech impediment. The patient was treated surgically, with a satisfactory result 11 years later.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Gingiva / transplantation
  • Gingival Diseases / etiology*
  • Gingival Recession / etiology*
  • Gingival Recession / surgery
  • Humans
  • Lingual Frenum / abnormalities*
  • Lingual Frenum / surgery
  • Male
  • Speech Disorders / etiology
  • Tongue / abnormalities*
  • Tongue / surgery