Abstract
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Ankyloglossia in Children among Undergraduate Dental Students. - A Questionnaire Survey
Highlights
A frenulum is a small muscle, which is covered by a mucous membrane and attaches the lips and tongue to the bones of the mouth
96% were aware of ankyloglossia (Graph 1) and 85% of the participants were aware that it is a congenital anomaly (Graph 2)
80% of the students were aware of the treatment measures of ankyloglossia (Graph 5)
Summary
A frenulum is a small muscle, which is covered by a mucous membrane and attaches the lips and tongue to the bones of the mouth. Considerable variations can occur in normal shape, position of frenum [1]. The main function is to keep the lips and tongue in harmony with the growing bone of the mouth during foetal development. The tongue is usually short or even has a bifid tip during birth with frenulum extending to the tip. It gets receded within 6 months to 6 years of life. Persistence of this lingual frenum causes an anatomical abnormality called Ankyloglossia [2]
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