Speech Outcomes of Frenectomy for Tongue-Tie Release: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Jonathan M Carnino Frances Rodriguez LaraWang Pong ChanDean G KennedyJessica R Levi

Published in: The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology (2024)

Overall, we conclude that frenectomy is a suitable treatment to correct speech issues in select patients with tongue-tie if caught early in childhood. Despite the limited investigations around speech outcomes post-frenectomy, these results are informative to providers treating tongue-tie.

Keyphrases

hearing loss
adipose tissue
young adults
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
replacement therapy