Granuloma piógeno en el dorso lingual: caso clínico / Pyogenic granuloma in the lingual dorsum: a clinical case

El granuloma piógeno es una lesión benigna en la cavidad bucal, no neoplásica. Es una entidad fre- cuentemente asociada a la expansión de los tejidos blandos de la cavidad bucal. Se presenta, con mayor frecuencia, en individuos del género femenino, con edades comprendidas entre la segunda y cuarta década de vida. El tratamiento es mediante escisión quirúrgica con un pequeño margen de seguridad, y los agentes irritantes deben extraerse concomitan- temente para la curación de la lesión. Este trabajo tuvo como objetivo informar un caso de granuloma piógeno en el dorso de la lengua en una paciente del género femenino de 69 años. Los autores destacaron la importancia del conocimiento de la patología bucal por parte del Cirujano Dentista para poder realizar un correcto diagnóstico diferencial de otras lesiones, con el fin de realizar el tratamiento adecuado (AU)

Pyogenic granuloma is a quite common non-neoplasic benign lesion in the oral cavity. It is one of the entities most frequently associated with the soft tissues' expansion of the oral cavity, specifically in females, in the age group between the second and the fourth decade of life. The treatment is by surgical excision with a small margin of safety. For the healing of the lesion irritants should be concomitantly removed. This study aimed to report a case of pyogenic granuloma on the lingual dorsum of a 69-year-old female patient. The authors concluded highlighting the importance of the knowledge of oral pathology by the Dental Surgeon, to perform a correct differential diagnosis of other lesions to perform the appropriate treatment (AU)

Ulceración por trauma crónico: una lesión simuladora. Informe de un caso clínico / Oral traumatic ulceration: a mimic lesion. Report of a case

Objetivo: Describir la importancia del reconocimiento oportuno del trauma crónico de la mucosa bucal producido por un elemento dentario que generó una lesión erróneamente diagnosticada como neoplasia maligna. Caso clínico: Una paciente de sexo femenino, de 79 años de edad, realizó una consulta estomatológica por una lesión lingual con un diagnóstico presuntivo de cáncer. Tras la inspección de la cavidad bucal y el estudio anatomopatológico se diagnosticó úlcera asociada a trauma dentario. La intervención terapéutica odontológica (eliminación del trauma) resolvió el cuadro cínico. Conclusión: El trauma crónico en la mucosa bucal puede generar lesiones sobre mucosa sana o bien complicar una patología preexistente. En el presente caso, la inspección de la cavidad bucal con la identificación y la eliminación del trauma lograron la reparación de la lesión. El estudio anatomopatológico precisó el diagnóstico de ulceración asociada a trauma dentario (AU)

Aim: The aim of this case report is to show the importance of the early diagnosis of a traumatic lesion of the oral mucosa arising from a posterior broken tooth that was initially misdiagnosed as oral cancer. Case report: A 79-year-old female attends an appointment with the oral medicine specialist for a lesion on the lateral side of the tongue with a presumptive diagnosis of oral cancer. The examination of the oral cavity and the anatomopathological diagnosis confirmed the presence of an ulcer associated with dental trauma. The lesion healed completely with the elimination of the trauma. Conclusion: Chronic trauma in the oral cavity can produce lesions in the oral mucosa or exacerbate preexisting lesions. In this case report a thorough oral examination showed a broken tooth as the cause of trauma and after its removal the lesion healed completely. The result of the biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of an oral ulcer associated with dental trauma (AU)

Papilas Fungiformes Pigmentadas de la Lengua. Características Clínicas, Histológicas y Dermatoscópicas de una Serie de Casos Ecuatorianos / Pigmented Fungiform Papillae of the Tongue. Clinical, Histological and Dermatoscopic Characteristics A Serie of Ecuadorian Cases

RESUMEN: Las papilas fungiformes pigmentadas de la lengua, cuyas siglas son PFPT, del inglés Pigmented fungiform papillae of the tongue, es una condición asintomática, no progresiva que se presenta en personas de piel oscura, en las cuales las papilas fungiformes cambian de su color rosado natural, a una gama de café a negro. El objetivo de nuestro estudio es reportar y describir las caractetísticas clínicas, dermatoscópicas e histológicas de la PFPT por primera vez en una serie de pacientes ecuatorianos. Estudio prospectivo simple en el Centro de Especialidades Dermatológicas Garzón, período de dos años. El criterio de inclusión fue cambio de coloración a nivel lingual, se recolectaron datos demográficos, clínicos; fotografías, dermatoscopía, y biopsia, para tinción con hematoxilina-eosina y Fontana-Mason. Examinamos 8.640 pacientres, 15 (12 mujeres, 3 varones) fueron diagnosticados de PFPT. La edad promedio fue 31 años, todos fueron mestizos, con fototipo de piel predominante III y IV. El tiempo de evolución promedio en años fue 5,8. Ninguno tuvo antescedentes familiares o personales relacionados a la patología. La evaluación clínica demostró que el patrón de distribución de acuerdo a la clasificación de Holzwanger en la gran mayoría fue tipo II (13/15). En todos los casos la dermatoscopía y la histología fueron específicas demostrando hallazgos típicos y comprobatorios de PFPT.

ABSTRACT: The pigmented fungiform papillae of the tongue, whose acronyms are PFPT, of the English Pigmented fungiform papillae of the tongue, is an asymptomatic, nonprogressive condition that occurs in dark-skinned people, in which the fungiform papillae change their color natural pink, to a range of brown to black. The aim of our study is to report and describe the clinical, dermatoscopic and histological characteristics of the PFPT for the first time in a series of Ecuadorian patients. A simple prospective study at the Garzón Dermatological Specialty Center, a two-year period. The inclusion criteria was lingual change of color, demographic, clinical data were collected; photographs, dermatoscopy, and biopsy, for staining with hematoxylin-eosin and FontanaMason. We examined 8,640 patients, 15 (12 women, 3 men) were diagnosed with PFTP. The range of age was 31 years, all were mestizos, with skin phototype predominant III and IV. The range of evolution time in years was 5.8. None had family or personal precedents related to the pathology. The clinical evaluation showed that the pattern of distribution according to the Holzwanger classification in the great majority was type II (13/15). In all cases, the dermatoscopy and histology were specific, demonstrating typical and evidential findings of PFPT.

Necrosis lingual como forma de presentación de arteritis temporal / Lingual necrosis as a form of presentation of temporary arteritis

La arteritis de células gigantes es una vasculitis sistémica que compromete arterias de mediano y gran calibre, principalmente la arteria aorta y sus ramas. Su prevalencia es mayor en mujeres a partir de los 50 años, típicamente se manifiesta con fiebre, claudicación mandibular, cefalea, hiperestesia del cuero cabelludo y pérdida de la visión con neuropatía óptica isquémica anterior, en una minoría de casos aparecen síntomas menos frecuentes que dificultan y retrasan el diagnóstico. Se presenta el caso de una mujer de 76 años que consultó por dolor en la cavidad bucal con edema lingual y en cuello de 48 horas de evolución asociado a cefalea el mes previo. En el examen físico presentaba signos clínicos de isquemia lingual, por lo que se consideró como diagnóstico presuntivo compromiso isquémico por arteritis de células gigantes, e inició tratamiento con corticoides sistémicos realizándose una biopsia de arteria temporal que evidenció infiltrado linfocitario panparietal con engrosamiento de la túnica íntima y hallazgos compatibles con panarteritis. La arteritis de células gigantes debe ser sospechada en pacientes con manifestaciones de isquemia lingual, iniciándose en forma precoz el tratamiento para evitar complicaciones irreversibles.

Giant cell arteritis is a systemic vasculitis that affects arteries of medium and large caliber, mainly the aorta artery and its main branches. It is more frequent in women older than 50 years. The most common symptoms are fever, jaw claudication, headache, hyperesthesia of the scalp and loss of vision with anterior ischemic optic nerve disease. But, in a minority of cases, less frequent symptoms are observed that delay and make more difficult the diagnosis. Here, we present the case of a 76-year-old woman who came to our consultation having pain in the oral cavity and presenting tongue and neck edema for 48 hours. She had also suffered from headaches during the previous month. Because the physical examination showed clinical signs of lingual ischemia, a presumptive diagnosis of ischemic involvement due to giant cell arteritis was considered. She started a treatment with systemic corticosteroids and a temporal artery biopsy was performed. We conclude, that giant cell arteritis should be suspected in patients presenting lingual ischemia symptoms in order to start the specific treatment early enough to avoid irreversible complications.

Relationship Between Glycemic Control and Coated Tongue in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients with Xerostomia

Abstract Objective: To examine the relationship between the level of glycemic control and coated tongue in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with xerostomia. Material and Methods: This study was an analytical survey and involved 64 type 2 diabetes mellitus patients, aged between 17 to 65 years old with 34 males and 30 females. Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus was determined from the patient's medical records. The level of glycemic control was obtained from the patient's last blood sugar examination. Xerostomia was diagnosed with a questionnaire, while coated tongue diagnosis based on clinical features and the severity of coated tongue was assessed using the Kojima index Results: There was a significant relationship between the level of glycemic control and coated tongue (p=0.0026) in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with xerostomia. Moreover, there was a significant relationship between the level of glycemic control and the severity of the coated tongue (p=0.001). Specifically, poor glycemic control was associated with a higher occurrence of the coated tongue as well as more severe tongue coating Conclusion: There was a significant relationship between the level of glycemic control in and coated tongue in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with xerostomia. Therefore, diabetes mellitus patients should control their level of glycemic control to prevent the oral complication of the disease.

Repercussão da anquiloglossia em neonatos: diagnóstico, classificação, consequências clÍnicas e tratamento / Repercussion of ankyloglossia in neonates: diagnosis, classification, clinical consequences and treatment

Introdução: A anquiloglossia é uma anomalia congênita que envolve alterações morfofuncionais no frênulo lingual e que pode estar atrelada às condições genéticas; apresentando-se em maior frequência no sexo masculino; e caracteriza-se por limitar os movimentos linguais. Com isso, pode contribuir na disfunção do sistema estomatognático, desencadear prejuízos na amamentação e comprometer o desenvolvimento craniofacial do neonato. Objetivo: As divergentes opiniões encontradas promovem um quadro de incerteza na escolha do protocolo de avaliação ou na intervenção, impulsionando assim a realização deste artigo. O presente artigo objetivou revisar a literatura de modo a desenvolver o conhecimento nos protocolos de avaliação para o diagnóstico da anquiloglossia, analogamente verificar as interferências condicionadas por esta anomalia no sistema estomatognático e observar as formas de tratamento para liberação do frênulo lingual. Materiais e Métodos: Foi realizada uma revisão de literatura de estudos anteriores com acesso possibilitado pelo PubMED/Medline, Lilacs, Scielo, Scopus; estabelecido o critério de artigos recém-publicados, no intervalo de 2015-2019. Conclusão: Assim, a ausência de um método de identificação que se enquadre em um padrão ouro revela a necessidade de realização de mais estudos sobre um protocolo mais eficaz para diagnóstico e classificação dessa anomalia, pois um método com maior nível de exatidão evitará intervenções inoportunas, e promoverá o conhecimento básico para realização do tratamento adequado para cada quadro de anquiloglossia.

Introduction: Ankyloglossia is a congenital anomaly involving morphofunctional changes in the lingual frenulum and which may be linked to genetic conditions; presenting more frequently in males; it is characterized by limiting lingual movements, which can contribute to the dysfunction of the stomatognathic system, triggering losses in breastfeeding and compromising the craniofacial development of the newborn. Objective: The divergent opinions found promote a picture of uncertainty in the choice of the evaluation protocol or intervention, thus driving the realization of this article. This article aimed to review the literature in order to develop knowledge in the assessment protocols for the diagnosis of ankyloglossia, similarly to verify the interferences conditioned by this anomaly in the stomatognathic system and to observe the forms of treatment for release of the lingual frenulum. Materials and Methods: A literature review of previous studies with access made possible by PubMED / Medline, Lilacs, Scielo, Scopus; the criterion for newly published articles in the 2015-2019 range was established. Conclusion: Thus, the absence of a gold-standard identification method reveals the need for further studies on a more effective protocol for diagnosing and classifying this anomaly, as a more accurate method will avoid inappropriate interventions, and will promote the basic knowledge for carrying out the appropriate treatment for each ankyloglossia picture.

Manejo Quirúrgico de Múltiples Condilomas de la Mucosa Oral en Paciente Bajo Terapia Antirretroviral de Gran Actividad / Surgical Management of Multiple Condylomas in the Oral Mucosa in Patient Undergoing Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy

RESUMEN: El objetivo de este estudio fue reportar un caso clínico donde se realizó el manejo quirúrgico de múltiples condilomas de la mucosa oral en un paciente infectado por Virus de Inmunodeficiencia Humana (VIH) bajo Terapia Antirretroviral de Gran Actividad (TARGA). Hombre de 58 años en tratamiento por infección con VIH en TARGA hace 17 años, que acude al Servicio de Cirugía Maxilofacial del Hospital Barros Luco-Trudeau con múltiples lesiones verruciformes ubicadas en margen y cara dorsal de lengua, cara interna de ambas mejillas y labio inferior. Se realizó escisión quirúrgica de las lesiones de labio, cara dorsal de lengua y cara interna de mejilla del lado derecho, obteniéndose el diagnóstico histopatológico de condiloma. Tras 2 meses de realizar la cirugía se obtuvo recurrencia. La recurrencia de las lesiones puede originarse por la recrudescencia del virus latente adyacente al lecho quirúrgico y, por ello, deben considerarse otras alternativas de tratamiento. Por el impacto en la función, estética, potencial de contagio y malignización, es necesario su tratamiento.

ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to report a clinical case in which surgical management of multiple condylomas in the oral mucosa was performed in a patient infected by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) who is under highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). A 58-yearold man, under HAART for 17 years for HIV infection, was admitted at the Maxillofacial Surgery Service at the Hospital Barros Luco-Trudeau as he was experiencing multiple verrucous lesions located on the lateral margin and dorsum of the tongue, as well as on the inner face of both cheeks and the lower lip. A surgical excision of the lesions on the lip, dorsum of the tongue and inner face of the right cheek was performed, where the histopathological diagnosis of condyloma was obtained. There was a recurrence two months after surgery. Recurrence of the lesions may be due to the recrudescence of the latent virus adjacent to the surgical bed and, therefore, other treatment alternatives should be considered. Treatment is necessary due to the impact on the function, aesthetics, and the potential to become contagious and malignant.

Resolución de úlcera sublingual en paciente con parálisis cerebral: informe de un caso / Resolution of sublingual ulcer in cerebral palsy patient: case report

Male patient, 19 years old, diagnosed with severe mixed tetraparesis, predominantly spastic, secondary to severe perinatal asphyxia, West syndrome and intellectual disability, GMFCS V. october 2012 presents a 1 cm white-colored and painless ulcer on the ventral surface of the tongue, showing indurated borders, and no signs of palpable lymph nodes, compatible with Riga-Fede disease. the patient is referred to the commune hospital. August 2013 attends a dental control presenting the ulcer with similar conditions, awaiting treatment from the hospital. April 2014 he returns for a health control in the same conditions. this time a non invasive intervention is performed, covering the incisal edges of teeth 3.1 and 4.1 with composite resin. A two weeks later control shows a smaller ulceration. By June 2015 the ulcer has healed completely, and stayed healed until january 2016. the mother reports decreased tongue protrusion in frequency and intensity since January 2015. Conclusion: Sublingual traumatic ulcer can be healed by eliminating the cause of the trauma, using a non invasive technique.

Paciente de sexo masculino, 19 años de edad con diagnóstico de tetraparesia mixta severa de predominio espástico, secundaria a asfixia perinatal, síndrome de West y discapacidad intelectual, GMFCS V. En octubre de 2012 presenta úlcera en cara ventral de la lengua, de 1 cm de diámetro aproximadamente, de bordes indurados, fondo de color blanquecino e indolora, sin ganglios palpables, compatible con diagnóstico de enfermedad de Riga Fede. Se deriva en esa oportunidad al hospital de su comuna. En agosto de 2013 asiste nuevamente a control presentando la úlcera con similares condiciones, en espera de tratamiento en el hospital. En abril de 2014 vuelve a control en iguales condiciones. En esta oportunidad se realiza intervención no invasiva, recubriendo superficies incisales de dientes 3,1 y 4,1 con resina compuesta. En control a las dos semanas se observa la úlcera más pequeña. En junio de 2014 se observa ausencia de úlcera, situación que persiste hasta control de enero de 2016. La madre manifiesta que protrusión lingual ha disminuido en frecuencia e intensidad desde enero de 2015. Conclusión: La úlcera sublingual de origen traumático puede ser resuelta eliminando la causa del trauma, de forma no invasiva.

Tongue lesions and anomalies in a sample of Yemeni dental patients: a cross-sectional study

Background: Tongue examination helps considerably in diagnosing the underlying health state of the patient, especially in the cases of chronic diseases. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence and association of tongue lesions with risk factors among Yemeni dental patients. Materials and methods: An oral medicine specialist examined all 713 patients attending the dental polyclinics at the University of Sciences and Technology (Sana’a, Yemen). The examination sheet was designed to include information related to patient characteristics, medical history, dental history, habits, and tongue lesions. Results: The prevalence of tongue lesions among the examined participants was 76.5 percent. The prevalence rate was 83.4 percent for males and 69.2 percent for females. Fissured tongue was the most common condition. Logistic regression analysis indicated that older age (p<0.001), gender (p=0.007), khat chewing (p<0.001), and smoking (p=0.001) were associated with fissured tongue; gender (p<0.001), khat chewing (p<0.001), and smoking (p<0.001) were associated with hairy tongue; and older age (p<0.001), khat chewing (p=0.001), and smoking (p=.021) were associated with coated tongue. Conclusion: The prevalence of tongue lesions among this sample of Yemeni population was 76.5 percent; fissured tongue and hairy tongue were the most prevalent lesions. Khat chewing, smoking, and older age were the associated risk factors for many of studied lesions and anomalies.

Coexistence of resistance to thyroid hormone and ectopic thyroid: ten-year follow-up

SUMMARY Resistance to thyroid hormone (RTH) coexisting with ectopic thyroid is rare. Here we report a case of RTH with ectopic thyroid. A ten-year-old girl had been misdiagnosed as congenital hypothyroidism and treated with levothyroxine since she was born. Ten-year follow-up showed that the elevated thyrotropin was never suppressed by levothyroxine and no signs indicating hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism despite elevated FT3 and FT4 levels. Therefore the girl developed no defects in physical and cognitive development. Pituitary adenoma was excluded by magnetic resonance imaging. Ultrasonography did not find the thyroid gland in the normal place, while the thyroid scan found a large lingual thyroid gland. The octreotide inhibition test showed a reduction in thyrotropin by 41.98%. No mutation was detected in the thyroid hormone receptor (THR) β, THRα, thyrotropin receptor (TSHR), and GNAS1 genes. To our knowledge, it is an interesting RTH case coexisting with lingual thyroid.

Case report: tongue gangrene and oropharyngeal carcinoma

Gangrene of the tongue is a condition rarely described in the literature. It generally occurs in association with temporal arteritis and other vasculitides. We described a rare case of tongue necrosis associated with oropharyngeal carcinoma. A 67-male patient, previously submitted to exclusive radiotherapy for a squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsillar region, was admitted to our service with high dysphagia. Computed tomography showed circumferential swelling of the oropharynx, with areas of diffuse contrast uptake and significant reduction of the vascular flow at this level, especially venous return. About 6 months after the onset of symptoms, he was submitted to an urgent tracheostomy for airway obstruction. Then, about 1 month after tracheotomy, the neck skin became ecchymotic, congested, and he started with profuse oropharyngeal bleeding and congestion and thrombosis signs in the tongue. To our knowledge, this entity has not been yet described in the literature (AU)

Rendu-Osler-Weber syndrome: dermatological approach

The Rendu-Osler-Weber syndrome is a rare systemic fibrovascular dysplasia, recognized by mucocutaneous telangiectasias, arteriovenous malformations, epistaxis and family history. Recurrent bleeding, hypoxemia, congestive heart failure, portosystemic encephalopathy, and symptoms related to angiodysplasia of the central nervous system may occur. Since the treatment is based on supportive measures, early recognition is of utmost importance. This article reports the case of a 53-year-old male patient who presented telangiectasias on fingers, oral cavity and nasal mucosa for 10 years, with a history of recurrent epistaxis of varying severity since childhood. Mother, sister and daughter have similar lesions.

Eosinophilic ulcer of the tongue - Case report

Eosinophilic ulcer of the oral mucosa is a rare, self-limiting, chronic and benign lesion of unknown pathogenesis that affects the oral mucosa. We present the case of a 65 year-old Caucasian female with a fivemonth history of a painful ulcer on the lateral side of her tongue. The ulcer was not adhered to the underlying structures and there was no evidence of regional lymph node involvement. Laboratory examinations and X-rays revealed no abnormalities. Topical treatments had been performed without any improvement. Histopathological examination showed an ulcerated surface and mixed inflammatory infiltrate with several eosinophils extending into the mucosa and submucosa. No cellular atypia was observed. Based on the patient-s history and mucosal biopsy, a final diagnosis of eosinophilic ulcer of the oral mucosa was made.

Caracterização da pressão da língua em idosos / Characterization of tongue pressure in the elderly

Objetivo Caracterizar a pressão da língua em idosos. Métodos Estudo transversal, com a participação de 45 idosos, de 61 a 96 anos, sendo 34 (75,6%) do gênero feminino e 11 (24,4%) do masculino, sem distúrbios neurológicos e cognitivos, sem histórico de câncer de cabeça e pescoço e de procedimento radioterápico. Consistiu na aplicação de questionário, com registro da presença ou ausência de queixa de problemas na deglutição, seguido da avaliação miofuncional orofacial, enfocando a mobilidade e tensão de língua. Para a mensuração da pressão da língua, foi utilizado o Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI). A análise dos dados foi descritiva, com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados A média do pico pressórico foi de 44,6 KPa (±16), com os valores mínimo e máximo entre 9 e 88 KPa. Houve correlação moderada negativa entre pico pressórico e idade. Os longevos apresentaram a menor média de pico pressórico e inferior ao padrão de normalidade. Houve diferença entre a média de pico pressórico e uso de próteses, tensão de língua e mobilidade de língua no estalo. Conclusão Houve diminuição moderada do pico pressórico da língua com o aumento da idade e redução pressórica com o decréscimo da tensão da língua e de sua mobilidade no estalo. Em contrapartida, os valores de pico foram maiores nos idosos que utilizam próteses dentárias, quando comparados aos que destas não fazem uso. .

Purpose To characterize tongue pressure in elderly individuals. Methods This was a cross-sectional study involving 45 individuals aged between 61 and 96 years old (34 [75.6%] women; 11 [24.4%] men) with no neurological or cognitive disorders, no history of head or neck cancer, and no history of radiotherapy. The subjects were surveyed with a questionnaire that recorded the presence or absence of complaints about swallowing problems and an orofacial myofunctional evaluation, which examined the movement and tension of the tongue. The Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI) was used to measure tongue pressure. The data analysis was descriptive, with significance set at the 5% level. Results The mean pressure peak was 44.6 kPa (±16), with minimum and maximum values of 9 and 88 kPa, respectively. Pressure peak and age were moderately and negatively correlated. The oldest subject had the lowest average pressure peak, which was less than the normal range. The mean pressure peak differed according to the use of dentures, tongue pressure, and tongue mobility during clicking. Conclusion The pressure peak and the pressure of the tongue decreased moderately with increasing age, decreasing tongue tension, and mobility during clicking. In contrast, the pressure peak values were higher in the elderly who used dentures than those who did not. .

Syndrome in Question

Rendu-Osler-Weber Syndrome also known as Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia is a rare systemic fibrovascular dysplasia, with dominant autosomal inheritance. It is characterized by recurrent epistaxis, mucocutaneous telangiectasia, visceral arteriovenous malformation and positive family history. There may be hematologic, neurologic, dermatologic and gastrointestinal complications. Therapy is supportive and aimed at preventing complications. In this article we report a case of Rendu-Osler-Weber in a 64 year-old man, with history of mucocutaneous telangiectasia since the third decade of life, recurrent epistaxis, positive family history and vascular ectasia in the gastrointestinal tract.

Surgical techniques for the treatment of ankyloglossia in children: a case series

This paper reports a series of clinical cases of ankyloglossia in children, which were approached by different techniques: frenotomy and frenectomy with the use of one hemostat, two hemostats, a groove director or laser. Information on the indications, contraindications, advantages and disadvantages of the techniques was also presented. Children diagnosed with ankyloglossia were subjected to different surgical procedures. The choice of the techniques was based on the age of the patient, length of the frenulum and availability of the instruments and equipment. All the techniques presented are successful for the treatment of ankyloglossia and require a skilled professional. Laser may be considered a simple and safe alternative for children while reducing the amount of local anesthetics needed, the bleeding and the chances of infection, swelling and discomfort.