Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Case of the Month


August, 2001


Subjective:

The patient is a 13 y.o.female who was referred to our office for evaluation and treatment of her ankyloglossia. The patient was referred by her orthodontist and pediatric dentist.

Objective:

Medical history was negative. Oral examination revealed the patient to have limited protrusion of her tongue secondary to a hyperplastic lingual frenulum.

Assessment:

  1. Ankyloglossia (Tongue Tie)

Plan / Treatment:




Patient treated by:
  • Dr. Steven R. Tucker Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery


 Steven R. Tucker DMD, PSC
 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
 909 Scherm Road
 Owensboro, KY 42301
 phone: 1-270-926-4107
 fax: 1-270-926-4166
 url: www.srt-psc.com

srt@srt-psc.com

Last Modified :August 8, 2001

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