Preoperative Speech Therapy Care for Shortened Labial and Lingual Frenulum

Abstract

The paper summarises current theoretical findings in the field of shortened labial and lingual frenulum, with an emphasis on newborn and infant ages. The first part of the post focuses on breastfeeding, the second defines the knowledge of the connection between ankyloglossia and articulation. Part of the article is a case study of a child who is provided with preoperative speech therapy care from the age of 18 months. In the case study, we focus on the diagnostic conclusions that are followed by the speech therapy care provided and which is essential after postoperative care.