Upper Lip Tie: Anatomy, Effect on Breastfeeding, and Correlation With Ankyloglossia.

OBJECTIVES: There is debate among otolaryngologists and other practitioners about whether upper lip tie contributes to difficulty with breastfeeding and whether upper lip tie and ankyloglossia are linked. Our objectives were to evaluate the anatomy of the upper lip (maxillary) frenulum, to determine if the visual anatomy of the upper lip has an effect on breastfeeding, and to determine whether the occurrence of lip tie and tongue tie are correlated. METHODS: A prospective cohort study of 100 healthy newborns was examined between day of life 3-7. Surveys were completed by the mother at the time of the initial exam and 2 weeks later. The maxillary frenulum was graded based on the Stanford and Kotlow classifications by two independent reviewers. Inter-rater reliability and relationships between tongue tie, lip tie, and the infant breastfeeding assessment tool (IBFAT) were calculated. RESULTS: Inter-rater reliability showed fair agreement (κ = 0.302) using the Kotlow scale and better agreement using the Stanford classification (κ = 0.458). There was no correlation between the upper lip tie classification and breastfeeding success score. Lastly, there was a modest inverse correlation in the degree of tethering for the tongue and lip. CONCLUSIONS: There was no correlation between maxillary frenulum grade and comfort with breastfeeding, pain scores, or latch. There was also no relationship between tip to frenulum length (tongue tie) and visualized lip anatomy, suggesting that tongue tie and lip tie may not cluster together in infants. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 2 Laryngoscope, 131:E1701-E1706, 2021.

Clinical and x-ray oral evaluation in patients with congenital Zika Virus.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate possible malformations in the soft, bone and/or dental tissues in patients with congenital Zika Virus (ZIKV) by clinical and x-ray evaluation. METHODOLOGY: Thirty children born with ZIKV and 30 children born without ZIKV (control group) were included in the study. Patients were evaluated over 24 consecutive months according to the variables: sex, age, cleft palates, soft tissue lesions, alveolar ridge hyperplasia, short labial and lingual frenums, inadequate posture of the lingual and perioral muscles at rest, micrognathia, narrow palatine vaults, changes in the teeth shape and/or number, sequence eruption, spasms, seizures and eruption delay were evaluated. Chi-square test, Student's t-test and nominal logistic regression were used (p<0.05). RESULTS: Among the 30 babies examined, the mean age of the first dental eruption was 10.8±3.8 with almost two-thirds of the children (n=18, 60%) experiencing eruptions of their first tooth after 9 months of age, nine children (30%) had inadequate lingual posture at rest, more than half of the children (n=18, 60%) had short labial or lingual frenums. ZIKV babies showed a high prevalence of clef palate (p<0.001), inadequate lingual posture at rest (p=0.004), micrognathia (p=0.002), changes in the shape and/or number of teeth (p=0.006), alteration in sequence of dental eruption (p<0.001) and muscles spasms (p=0.002). The delay eruption was associated with inadequate lingual posture at rest (p=0.047), micrognathia (p=0.002) and changes in the shape and/or number of teeth (p=0.021). The delayed eruption (p=0.006) and narrow palatine vaults (p=0.008) were independently associated with ZIKV. Moreover, female patients showed the most narrow palatine vaults (p=0.010). CONCLUSIONS: The children with ZIKV showed a greater tendency to have delayed eruption of the first deciduous tooth, inadequate lingual posture and short labial and lingual frenums.

Clinical and x-ray oral evaluation in patients with congenital Zika Virus

Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate possible malformations in the soft, bone and/or dental tissues in patients with congenital Zika Virus (ZIKV) by clinical and x-ray evaluation. Methodology: Thirty children born with ZIKV and 30 children born without ZIKV (control group) were included in the study. Patients were evaluated over 24 consecutive months according to the variables: sex, age, cleft palates, soft tissue lesions, alveolar ridge hyperplasia, short labial and lingual frenums, inadequate posture of the lingual and perioral muscles at rest, micrognathia, narrow palatine vaults, changes in the teeth shape and/or number, sequence eruption, spasms, seizures and eruption delay were evaluated. Chi-square test, Student's t-test and nominal logistic regression were used (p<0.05). Results: Among the 30 babies examined, the mean age of the first dental eruption was 10.8±3.8 with almost two-thirds of the children (n=18, 60%) experiencing eruptions of their first tooth after 9 months of age, nine children (30%) had inadequate lingual posture at rest, more than half of the children (n=18, 60%) had short labial or lingual frenums. ZIKV babies showed a high prevalence of clef palate (p<0.001), inadequate lingual posture at rest (p=0.004), micrognathia (p=0.002), changes in the shape and/or number of teeth (p=0.006), alteration in sequence of dental eruption (p<0.001) and muscles spasms (p=0.002). The delay eruption was associated with inadequate lingual posture at rest (p=0.047), micrognathia (p=0.002) and changes in the shape and/or number of teeth (p=0.021). The delayed eruption (p=0.006) and narrow palatine vaults (p=0.008) were independently associated with ZIKV. Moreover, female patients showed the most narrow palatine vaults (p=0.010). Conclusions: The children with ZIKV showed a greater tendency to have delayed eruption of the first deciduous tooth, inadequate lingual posture and short labial and lingual frenums.

Características morfológicas encontradas na cavidade oral de neonatos: revisão de literatura / Morphological characteristics found in the oral cavity of newborns: a literature review

Objetivo: revisar a literatura sobre as característicasmorfológicas da cavidade oral de recém-nascidos. Revisãode literatura: as profissões da área de saúde estãocada vez mais voltadas para um acompanhamentoprecoce do indivíduo, iniciando-se antes mesmo donascimento ou nos primeiros dias de vida da criança.Sendo assim, recém-nascidos apresentam na cavidadeoral características peculiares da sua fase de desenvolvimentoque podem trazer dúvidas para os pais e/ouresponsáveis. As principais variações da cavidade oralde recém-nascidos envolvem tecidos duros e tecidosmoles. Considerando o posicionamento dos maxilares,as alterações mais comuns são: mordida aberta anterior,sobremordida e mordida topo a topo. Em relação aos tecidosmoles, o contorno dos lábios dos recém-nascidosse apresenta triangular e, com a amamentação constante,forma-se um aumento de volume na linha média dolábio superior. Considerações finais: além de ser necessárioque os profissionais da área tenham conhecimentodas características morfológicas da cavidade oral dosrecém-nascidos, também é imprescindível que estessaibam diagnosticar possíveis anormalidades e, quandohouver necessidade, indicar tratamento adequado. (AU)

Objective: to review the literature on the morphological characteristics of the oral cavity of newborns. Literature review: health professions are increasingly focused on the early follow-up of individuals, starting even before birth or during the first days of life of the child. Therefore, the oral cavity of newborns presents characteristics particular to their development phase, which may cause doubts to parents and/or caregivers. The major variations of the oral cavity of newborns involve both hard and soft tissues. Considering the positioning of the jaws, the most common changes are anterior open bite, overbite, and edge-to-edge bite. Regarding the soft tissues, the contour of the lips of newborns is triangular and constant breastfeeding causes an increase of volume formed in the midline of the upper lip. Final considerations: therefore, health professionals are required not only to understand the morphological characteristics of the oral cavity of newborns, but it is also essential that they are able to diagnose potential abnormalities and to indicate appropriate treatment when necessary. (AU)

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Ectopic eruption of maxillary central incisor through abnormally thickened labial frenum: An unusual presentation.

Ectopic eruption is a deviation from the normal eruption pattern, making the tooth erupt out of its normal position, and possibly causing resorption of adjacent primary teeth. A wide range of etiological factors may be responsible for ectopic eruption of the teeth, so their management depends on the correction of the established etiological factor. The present case report describes an unusual case of ectopically erupted central incisor encased within an abnormally thickened labial frenum, which was treated by orthodontic repositioning of the ectopically erupting tooth after frenectomy.

Frenectomia labial pela técnica de reposicionamento cirúrgico proposta por Chelotti / Labial frenum by chirurgic replacement technic proposed by Chelotti

O freio labial superior, localizado entre os incisivos centrais superiores, é uma estrutura anatômica fina e triangular com base voltada para apical e estendendo-se do tubérculo do lábio superior até o processo alveolar. Quando, ao se tracionar o lábio para frente, para baixo e lateralmente com o objetivo de manter o freio tenso, ocorre uma isquemia tecidual, a intervenção cirúrgica está indicada, obedecendo a princípios da necessidade e oportunidade cirúrgica, principalmente no paciente infantil. A proposta deste trabalho foi apresentar um caso clínico de paciente com oito anos de idade, gênero masculino, que apresentou ao exame clínico freio tetolabial persistente que, ao ser tracionado, produzia isquemia na papila palatina, além da presença de diastema interincisal. O tratamento proposto foi o reposicionamento cirúrgico do freio. Concluiu-se que a técnica proposta contribuiu para o fechamento espontâneo do diastema e preservou as características anatômicas, funcionais e estéticas do freio labial superior.(AU)

The upper labial frenum, between maxillary central incisors, is a thin and triangular anatomical structure which base is faced to the apex extending from the upper labial tubercle until the alveolar process. When the upper lip is pulled to keep its tense, and blanches through to the palatal papilla, this seems to be an indication for its removal, regarding the principles of surgery needs and opportunity, mainly in young patient. Patient with eight years old, male, had abnormal frenum that when was pulled, blanched through to the palatal papilla, besides the midline diastema. In the RX no alteration was observed and we confirmed that midline diastema theory it was a result of abnormal frenum. The proposed treatment was a frenum replacement surgery. This technic had cooperated to the diastema naturally closure and had preserved the anatomical, functional and aesthetics characteristics of the upper labial frenum.(AU)

Breastfeeding difficulties and oral cavity anomalies: The influence of posterior ankyloglossia and upper-lip ties.

OBJECTIVE: Oral cavity anomalies may contribute to breastfeeding problems. The objective of this study was to describe our experience in a high-volume breastfeeding difficulty clinic with a focus on posterior ankyloglossia and upper-lip ties. METHODS: A retrospective review of patients from a dedicated breastfeeding difficulty clinic from January 2014 to December 2014 was performed. Those identified to have ankyloglossia and/or upper-lip ties underwent release procedures. Subjective breastfeeding changes were documented afterwards. RESULTS: Of the 618 total patients, 290 (47%) had anterior ankyloglossia, 120 (19%) had posterior ankyloglossia, and 14 (2%) had upper-lip tie. Some patients had both anterior ankyloglossia and upper lip-tie (6%), or posterior ankyloglossia and upper-lip tie (5%). For those with anterior ankyloglossia, 78% reported some degree of improvement in breastfeeding after frenotomy. For those with posterior ankyloglossia, 91% reported some degree of improvement in breastfeeding after frenotomy. Upper lip-tie release also led to improved breastfeeding (100%). CONCLUSIONS: Anterior and posterior ankyloglossia and upper-lip tie, or combinations thereof, were commonly recognized in our study population. Many newborns, however, also had no oral cavity anomalies. Although causation cannot be implied, these oral cavity anomalies may contribute to breastfeeding difficulties in some cases.

Double frenum weds fusion: a rare wedlock?

Morphological variation of normal oral structures such as double frenum and fusion together in a patient is rare. Sometimes such scenarios may mislead the diagnosis, affecting treatment planning and prognosis. Hence a thorough evaluation of patients with such morphological defects is necessary. This case report describes a case of double frenum and fusion, and the multiple challenges the clinician faces.

Prevalencia de anquiloglosia en recién nacidos en el Principado de Asturias / Prevalence of ankyloglossia in newborns In Asturias (Spain)

INTRODUCCIÓN: La prevalencia de anquiloglosia ha sido estimada alrededor del 4% de los recién nacidos vivos. Se desconoce la situación a nivel nacional. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Estudio multicéntrico, observacional, prospectivo en el que participaron 6 hospitales asturianos. Durante 3 meses se exploró a todos los recién nacidos los días domingo, martes y jueves. Para el diagnóstico de anquiloglosia se utilizaron los criterios de Coryllos y Hazelbaker. RESULTADOS: Se exploró a 667 recién nacidos. La prevalencia de anquiloglosia fue del 12,11% (IC 95%: 9,58-14,64). El 62% eran varones. Uno de cada 4 niños con anquiloglosia tenía antecedentes familiares de frenillo lingual corto. Según la clasificación de Coryllos el tipo II fue el más frecuente (54%). CONCLUSIONES: La prevalencia de anquiloglosia en Asturias fue 2 o 3 veces superior a la esperada. Es necesario unificar los criterios diagnósticos, así como realizar estudios para conocer su asociación con dificultades en la lactancia u otros problemas posteriores

INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of ankyloglossia has been estimated at around 4% of live births. Its prevalence at national level is unknown. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Multicenter, prospective observational study. Six hospitals in Asturias took part. All newborns were examined on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays for 3 months. Coryllos and Hazelbaker criteria were used to diagnose ankyloglossia. RESULTS: The prevalence in the 667 newborns examined was 12.11% (95% CI: 9.58 to 14.64), of whom 62% were male. One in 4 children with ankyloglossia had a family history. According to Coryllos' classification, type II was the most common (54%). CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of ankyloglossia in Asturias was 2 to t3 times higher than expected. The diagnostic criteria for ankyloglossia needs to be unified, and further studies are required to determine the association with breastfeeding difficulties and other health problems

Frenillo labial superior doble / Double frenulum of the superior lip

El frenillo labial superior doble no sindrómico es una anomalía del desarrollo que no hemos encontrado reportada en la revisión bibliográfica realizada. Se presenta una niña de 11 años de edad que fue remitida al servicio de Cirugía Maxilofacial del Hospital Eduardo Agramonte Piña , de Camagüey, por presentar un frenillo labial superior doble de baja inserción. Se describen los síntomas clínicos asociados a esta anomalía y el tratamiento quirúrgico utilizado para su solución: una frenectomía y plastia sobre la banda muscular frénica anormal que provocaba exceso de tejido en la mucosa labial. Consideramos muy interesante la descripción de este caso, por no haber encontrado reporte similar en la literatura revisada(AU)

Non-syndromic double frenulum of the superior lip is a developmental anomaly that was not found as reported in our literature review. This is the case of an eleven-years old girl who was referred to the maxillofacial surgery service of Eduardo Agramonte Pina hospital in Camaguey, with a diagnosis of double frenulum of the superior lip of low insertion. The clinical symptoms linked to this anomaly and the surgical treatment applied to this case were described in this paper: frenectomy and frenoplasty upon the abnormal muscular band of the frenulum that brought excessive amount of tissue in the lip mucosa. The description of this case was considered to be very interesting since no similar report had been found in the reviewed literature(AU)

Frenillo labial superior doble / Double frenulum of the superior lip

El frenillo labial superior doble no sindrómico es una anomalía del desarrollo que no hemos encontrado reportada en la revisión bibliográfica realizada. Se presenta una niña de 11 años de edad que fue remitida al servicio de Cirugía Maxilofacial del Hospital Eduardo Agramonte Piña, de Camagüey, por presentar un frenillo labial superior doble de baja inserción. Se describen los síntomas clínicos asociados a esta anomalía y el tratamiento quirúrgico utilizado para su solución: una frenectomía y plastia sobre la banda muscular frénica anormal que provocaba exceso de tejido en la mucosa labial. Consideramos muy interesante la descripción de este caso, por no haber encontrado reporte similar en la literatura revisada(AU)

Non-syndromic double frenulum of the superior lip is a developmental anomaly that was not found as reported in our literature review. This is the case of an eleven-years old girl who was referred to the maxillofacial surgery service of Eduardo Agramonte Pina hospital in Camaguey, with a diagnosis of double frenulum of the superior lip of low insertion. The clinical symptoms linked to this anomaly and the surgical treatment applied to this case were described in this paper: frenectomy and frenoplasty upon the abnormal muscular band of the frenulum that brought excessive amount of tissue in the lip mucosa. The description of this case was considered to be very interesting since no similar report had been found in the reviewed literature (AU)

Frenillo labial superior doble / Double frenulum of the superior lip

El frenillo labial superior doble no sindrómico es una anomalía del desarrollo que no hemos encontrado reportada en la revisión bibliográfica realizada. Se presenta una niña de 11 años de edad que fue remitida al servicio de Cirugía Maxilofacial del Hospital Eduardo Agramonte Piña , de Camagüey, por presentar un frenillo labial superior doble de baja inserción. Se describen los síntomas clínicos asociados a esta anomalía y el tratamiento quirúrgico utilizado para su solución: una frenectomía y plastia sobre la banda muscular frénica anormal que provocaba exceso de tejido en la mucosa labial. Consideramos muy interesante la descripción de este caso, por no haber encontrado reporte similar en la literatura revisada

Non-syndromic double frenulum of the superior lip is a developmental anomaly that was not found as reported in our literature review. This is the case of an eleven-years old girl who was referred to the maxillofacial surgery service of Eduardo Agramonte Pina hospital in Camaguey, with a diagnosis of double frenulum of the superior lip of low insertion. The clinical symptoms linked to this anomaly and the surgical treatment applied to this case were described in this paper: frenectomy and frenoplasty upon the abnormal muscular band of the frenulum that brought excessive amount of tissue in the lip mucosa. The description of this case was considered to be very interesting since no similar report had been found in the reviewed literature

Orofacial digital syndrome.

A case of a 10-year-old boy reported to us for delayed eruption of permanent teeth with classical features of orofacial digital syndrome (OFDS). The case of OFDS is being reported and the various clinico-radiological features of both type I and type II are compared. Chromosomal karyotyping of the case has also been performed.

Conservative approach for a patient with extreme delay in maxillary lateral incisor development.

The purpose of this article is to report the orthodontic treatment of a patient with extremely delayed development of the maxillary lateral incisors. At 7 years of age, the boy's permanent maxillary lateral incisors had not erupted. A radiograph showed no tooth germs in place, although well-defined radiolucent areas were evident. Removal of the radiolucent areas was contemplated, but it was rejected in favor of a conservative approach. At age 13, peg-shaped maxillary lateral incisors erupted; they were positioned during orthodontic treatment and reshaped with composite restorations, providing good esthetics and function.

The primary Maxillary Central Incisor in the Solitary Median Maxillary Central Incisor syndrome.

AIM: Solitary Median Maxillary Central Incisor (SMMCI) is a developmental anomaly in the permanent dentition with one single central incisor in the maxilla, positioned exactly in the midline. This condition has been associated with extra- and intraoral malformations in the frontonasal segment of the cranium and face. It is not known whether the centrally located permanent incisor is always preceded by a centrally located primary incisor. The aim was to analyse whether a permanent single central incisor in SMMCI is always preceded by a primary single central incisor and to study extra- and intraoral phenotypic traits of the condition. STUDY DESIGN: cross-sectional radiographic study of 11 children, visual analysis of photos and dental and panoramic radiographs. RESULTS: Nine of the 11 cases exhibited a primary SMMCI with one symmetrical crown and root. Two cases exhibited two separate primary central incisor crowns with fused roots. The phenotypical traits (indistinct philtrum, lack of normal upper lip contour, missing superior labial frenulum and distinct mid-palatal ridge) were findings observed in young children with a primary SMMCI. CONCLUSION: The present study concludes and stresses the necessity of diagnosing of the SMMCI condition early in life. Furthermore, paediatric dentists are recommended to be aware of the condition and to refer these patients to interdisciplinary diagnostics and treatment.

Pediatric dentoalveolar surgery.

Dentoalveolar surgery in children presents general dentists with unique challenges not encountered in adults. The long-term effects that treatments have on these children must always be taken into consideration. A clear understanding of the growth and development of pediatric patients is necessary to correctly identify dental abnormalities.

Physical and dental manifestations of oral-facial-digital syndrome type I.

Oral-facial-digital (OFD) syndrome is the collective name of a group of rare inherited syndromes characterized by malformations of the face, oral cavity, hands and feet. OFD syndrome type I, also known as the Papillon-League-Psaume syndrome warrants our attention because early diagnosis from an odontologic viewpoint will minimize the sequalae of developing physical and dental abnormalities. The present article highlights the clinical as well as the radiographic findings and the treatment that was done of a 10-year-old girl child diagnosed with OFD I.

Focal dermal hypoplasia: a case report and literature review.

Focal dermal hypoplasia (FDH), also known as Goltz-Gorlin syndrome, is an autosomal dominant disease affecting tissues derived from the ectoderm and mesoderm. Knowledge and early diagnosis of the craniofacial alterations commonly found in patients with FDH provide oral health care professionals with effective preventive and therapeutic tools. This article aims to review the craniofacial characteristics present in FDH and the main systemic manifestations that have implications for dental management, while presenting a new case of the syndrome with novel oral findings.