Tongue and Mandibular Disorders of the Pediatric Patient.

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 533 Bolivar Street Suite 566, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA. Electronic address:

Published: February 2024

Robin sequence, macroglossia, and ankyloglossia are disorders affecting the tongue and mandible in the pediatric population. Each of these can have a significant impact on breathing, feeding, speech, dentition, and craniofacial growth. This review discusses the interdependent and coordinated development of both the tongue and mandible, the functional impacts of these disorders, and appropriate management strategies.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fsc.2023.08.002DOI Listing

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