1 Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Jawa Timur, Indonesia.
2 Dr. Saiful Anwar Regional General Hospital, Malang, Jawa Timur, Indonesia.
Case Study
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 22(02), 070-075
Received on 20 March 2024; revised on 29 April 2024; accepted on 01 May 2024
Introduction: Ankyloglossia is defined as a congenital disorder that alters tongue mobility and function. It is listed as one of the possible reasons behind breastfeeding issues. The WHO currently recommends mothers to breastfeed exclusively up to 6 months of age, emphasizing the importance of promptly identifying any breastfeeding obstacles and determining the root cause of the problems as the primary focus. The purpose of writing this article is to describe a frenectomy as a surgical procedure that addresses ankyloglossia by excising the lingual frenulum with general anesthesia.
Case History: A 1-year-old male patient presented at Dr. Saiful Anwar Regional General Hospital with complaints of difficulty in breastfeeding and consuming complementary foods, as well as prolonged pain experienced by the mother during breastfeeding. The patient had no history of systemic diseases such as heart disease or blood disorders, and there were no known allergies to food or medications. The patient was uncooperative (Frankl scale number 1). After analyzing the ankyloglossia, the choice of frenectomy with general anesthesia was chosen to treat this case.
Discussion: Dental examinations and treatments for uncooperative 1-year-old children can be challenging in regular dental offices. Effective behavioral management, such as general anesthesia (GA), is required for safe and efficient treatment. GA involves a multidisciplinary team to oversee the procedure stages, allowing for one-visit treatment, reduced anxiety, and a safer, less painful dental experience.
Conclusion: Frenectomy procedure under GA has been performed as an option to facilitate restorative therapy, improve nutritional intake, and quality of life.
Ankyloglossia; Frenectomy; General Anesthesia; Quality of life
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Vira Indah Permatasari Desjayanti Noviardi, A.A. Sagung Dyah Karuniadewi, Lely Indriasari and Soegeng Wahluyo. Frenectomy management for Ankyloglossia in a 1-Year-old patient under general anesthesia: A case report. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 22(2), 070-075. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.22.2.1325