Health Condition 1: Q381- Ankyloglossia
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Intervention2: Nil: Nil
Intervention3: Nil: Nil
Sponsors
Dr M S Saravanakumar
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Healthy children between 6 and 18 years of age with a diagnosis of tongue-tie were included in the study. Assessment of tongue-tie was performed using the Kotlow assessment, carried out with maximum mouth opening and the tip of the tongue touching the palatal papilla. The free tongue length was measured to the nearest millimetre and graded as follows: normal range of free tongue, greater than 16 mm; Class I, mild ankyloglossia, 12 16 mm; Class II, moderate ankyloglossia, 8 11 mm; Class III, severe ankyloglossia, 3 7 mm; and Class IV, complete ankyloglossia, less than 3 mm. The Quick Tongue-Tie Assessment Tool was used for the measurement of Kotlow s free tongue length. Parents of the children who consented to participate in this study. This study will be conducted in the department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry of Sri Venkateswara dental college & hospital and Schools in Chennai.Kotlow tongue tie class II, class III and class IV are included in tongue tie group. Children with normal range of free tongue of more than 16mm are included in control group.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children with history of frenectomy, Children undergoing orthodontic treatment, maxillary expansion, Children underwent maxillofacial surgery, Missing or ectopic eruption of canines or first molars,Functional trismus,Syndromic / maxillofacial deformity / developmental anomalies. and Children with special health care needs
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Tongue mobility was measured using TRMR with tongue tip movements and assessed with the Quick Tongue Tie Tool. Intercanine, intermolar distances and molar relationship were measured using an intraoral scanner. Nasal breathing was tested with lips sealed with micropore tape for up to 180 seconds. Mallampati score was assessed clinically. Sleep was evaluated using the Children Sleep Habits Questionnaire.Timepoint: All assessments are done at a single point | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Tongue mobility was measured using TRMR with tongue tip movements & assessed with the Quick Tongue Tie Tool. Intercanine, intermolar distances & molar relationship were measured using an intraoral scanner. Nasal breathing was tested with lips sealed with micropore tape for up to 180 seconds. Mallampati score was assessed clinically. Sleep was evaluated using the Children Sleep Habits Questionnaire.Timepoint: All assessments are done at a single time | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr M S Saravanakumar
Sri Venkateswara Dental College and Hospital
Outcome results
None listed