Relationship between Breastfeeding Difficulties, Ankyloglossia, and Frenotomy: A Literature Review

Colombari, Gleice C; Mariusso, Matheus Racy; Ercolin, Ludmila Tc; Mazzoleni, Sergio; Stellini, Edoardo; Ludovichetti, Francesco Saverio

doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3073

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“…Children without anterior teeth are at risk of developing abnormal tongue habits [ 24 ]. Morphological or functional abnormalities of the tongue can cause problems with breastfeeding and nutritional intake [ 16 ]. Such anomalies can also lead to mental disorders and may affect future oral development and function [ 24 ].…”

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“…Infants and children may experience problems that affect nutrition, such as oligodontia and ankyloglossia [ 15 , 16 ]. These abnormalities often have a significant impact on development and require appropriate treatment by dentists.…”

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“…These abnormalities often have a significant impact on development and require appropriate treatment by dentists. Patients with oligodontia often use dentures to restore mastication, pronunciation, and esthetics [ 17 ], while patients with ankyloglossia can undergo frenotomy to improve tongue function [ 16 ].…”

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Five-Year Follow-Up of a Child with Non-Syndromic Oligodontia from before the Primary Dentition Stage: A Case Report

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Background: Congenital absence of teeth is a major dental abnormality in pediatric dentistry and the absence of six or more teeth is defined as oligodontia. Few reports of patients with non-syndromic oligodontia without systemic disease have continued dental follow-up from an early age. Methods: We performed the five-year follow-up from before the eruption of the primary dentition of a Japanese child with non-syndromic oligodontia and analyzed changes in dental arch growth. Results: At the oral examination at the age of 1 year and 2 months, eight primary incisors were congenitally absent. Therefore, we made dentures for the patient at the age of 3 years and 4 months. From the age of 5 years and 1 month, the child received articulation training for dysarthria from a speech therapist to improve the function and appearance of the oral cavity. Measurement of the patient’s dental models revealed a particularly narrow dental arch, especially between the primary canines. Conclusions: Our findings highlight the importance of treatment for patients with non-syndromic oligodontia from an early age by multiple medical professionals, recognizing that the missing teeth affect the growth of the maxillofacial region.

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Five-Year Follow-Up of a Child with Non-Syndromic Oligodontia from before the Primary Dentition Stage: A Case Report

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“…The oral cavity of a baby, immediately after birth, is usually sterile or has only a few bacteria, which are transmitted during childbirth. Among the many factors that contribute to the development of the oral cavity and the oral microbiome during childhood, we find behaviors that promote saliva exchange, mainly between mother and child [ 12 , 13 ]. In fact, carious disease is defined as an infectious, transmissible, chronic-degenerative disease, with a multifactorial etiology, and it is currently one of the most widespread pathologies, especially among the pediatric population; in fact, many studies report that more than 50% of children have carious lesions during primary dentition [ 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 ].…”

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Mothers’ Awareness of the Correlation between Their Own and Their Children’s Oral Health

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Zuccon

Lucchi

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Pregnancy is a critical time for a woman since it involves a series of changes in the body due to hormonal fluctuations and changes that can also influence the oral cavity and can lead to certain pathologies, such as carious lesions. Furthermore, it has been demonstrated over the years that having poor dental health during pregnancy might have a significant impact on the child’s oral health. The aim of the study is to analyze the level of knowledge and information of mothers on the importance of oral health care before, during, and after pregnancy as a preventive factor for the future oral health of the child. A questionnaire of 13 multiple choice questions was formulated and delivered from 24 February 2022 to 13 July 2022, aimed at women with at least one child. The Department of Pediatric Dentistry of the Borgo Cavalli Clinic in Treviso and the Maxillofacial Surgery Department of Santa Maria di Ca’ Foncello Hospital in Treviso were the data collection centers. Crosstabs with dependency variables were used to statistically analyze the results. The study cohort consists of 411 women, whose responses showed that the majority did not have dental visits before and during pregnancy, which is why 74% of the whole sample did not request or receive information from professionals. Most mothers knew that they had to cleanse their child’s mouth and, among them, those who responded more correctly, that is, who started before the eruption of the teeth, had received instructions from professionals. However, the low frequency of mothers performing dental checks during pregnancy did not allow mothers to become aware of the possibility of transmitting the carious lesions to their child, as conscious mothers represent 21%. Education from dentist and dental hygienists, gynecologists, and pediatricians is essential since they have an impact on mothers’ habits and behaviors and ensure favorable oral health for both the mother and the child.

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“…It is important that healthcare workers are trained to support mothers and children to overcome breastfeeding difficulties and to adopt optimal feeding practices [ 3 , 11 ]. This interaction and follow-up is essential for mothers to continue breastfeeding, even in the face of difficulties at the individual level, such as diminished maternal confidence and self-efficacy, inadequate breastfeeding positioning, and biological factors like the anatomy of the breast, nipple pain and fissure, grip, and changes in the newborn’s mouth anatomy, such as ankyloglossia [ 3 , 11 , 13 ]. Social challenges are also relevant, and proper counseling can help mothers make the decision to continue breastfeeding even with the influences of family and partners, and the challenges of returning to work [ 3 , 11 ].…”

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Brazilian Strategy for Breastfeeding and Complementary Feeding Promotion: A Program Impact Pathway Analysis

Melo

Venâncio²,

Buccini

2022

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Background: The Brazilian Breastfeeding and Complementary Feeding Strategy (Estratégia Amamenta e Alimenta Brasil—EAAB) aims to improve Primary Health Care (PHC) workers’ counseling skills to promote and support infant and young children feeding (IYCF). However, the maintenance and scaling up of the EAAB has been challenging. The theory-driven Program Impact Pathway (PIP) is recommended to assess and enhance the large-scale implementation of IYCF programs. The purpose of this study was to document barriers and facilitators to scale up the EAAB using a PIP analysis. Methods: First, we reviewed EAAB documents to develop an initial PIP diagram. Then, we interviewed EAAB key informants to identify Critical Quality Control Points (CCP) in the PIP. We revised and analyzed the PIP to inform the EAAB core functions and pathways. Results: Six CCPs for EAAB maintenance were identified: CCP1—Definition and strengthening of the coordination in states and municipalities; CCP2—Maintenance of tutors’ work; CCP3—Feasibility of the certification process; CCP 4—Quality improvement of IYCF activities in PHC units; CCP 5—Adequate use of monitoring systems; and CCP 6—Consistent implementation monitoring. Four implementation pathways and seven core functions identified may assist with scaling up the EAAB in Brazil. Conclusion: The PIP analysis proved to be useful for documenting the factors that influence the maintenance and scaling up of the EAAB.

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Relationship between Breastfeeding Difficulties, Ankyloglossia, and Frenotomy: A Literature Review

Cited by 16 publications

References 48 publications

Five-Year Follow-Up of a Child with Non-Syndromic Oligodontia from before the Primary Dentition Stage: A Case Report

Five-Year Follow-Up of a Child with Non-Syndromic Oligodontia from before the Primary Dentition Stage: A Case Report

Mothers’ Awareness of the Correlation between Their Own and Their Children’s Oral Health

Brazilian Strategy for Breastfeeding and Complementary Feeding Promotion: A Program Impact Pathway Analysis

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