Ankyloglossia

The lingual frenulum is a tissue fold created by tongue elevation. In ankyloglossia, oral examination may reveal a short, tight frenulum that inserts either toward the tongue tip or onto the mandibular alveolus (the tooth-bearing surface of the lower jaw). Clinicians should evaluate range of motion of the infant’s tongue (elevation and protrusion) and breastfeeding, as the diagnosis is functional. The incidence of ankyloglossia is roughly 4%