Tongue-tie and Oral Dysfunction. The Teamwork Behind the Diagnosis and Treatment. Introductory lesson

– Development of the tongue: embryology

– The tongue-tie history

– Development of the tongue: embryology

– The tongue-tie history

– The definition of tongue-tie according to International Affiliation of Tongue-Tie Professionals (IATP)

– Tongue-tie related oral dysfunction

– Anatomy and physiology of the tongue and swallowing

– The correct functional position of the tongue

– The relation between the palate and the airways

– The relation of the position of the tongue to the development of malocclusion

– Jaw growth alteration following mouth breathing

– Acute otitis media (AOM)

– The effect of micro-tongue on the development of the lower jaw

– Lingual frenuloplasty with myofunctional therapy

– Tongue-tie overview of the treatment: a teamwork approach

– Tongue-tie classifications and diagnosis

– Hazelbaker Assessment Tool for Lingual Frenulum Function (HATLLF)

– The tongue range of motion ratio (TRMR): anterior and posterior tongue mobility

– What to look for during an intraoral examination?

– Tongue-tie treatment options: frenotomy, frenectomy, myotherapy, mixed therapy

– Correct tongue movement during breastfeeding

– Tongue position deformation

– Tongue training using TongueGym by Liper™

– Post surgical therapy.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Functional dentists, General dentists.