Lingual Frenum and Articulation of Phonemes

August 11, 2010 updated by: Fortaleza University

Lingual Frenum and Possible Alterations in the Articulation of Phonemes

Purpose To investigate the relationship between lingual frenum and possible alterations in the articulation of phonemes.

Methods This is a quantitative observational study, the individual operative kind with transversal time reference. The population sample consisted of 16 individuals, each one with their phonological system complete. The data were captured through an application form that contained relevant aspects as to the qualitative-classification of the lingual frenum, quantitative-relation of mouth opening, with and without the tongue in the papillae, tongue mobility and ERT - 78 phonologically balanced words.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

The data were captured through an application form that contained relevant aspects as to the qualitative-classification of the lingual frenum, quantitative-relation of mouth opening, with and without the tongue in the papillae, tongue mobility and ERT - 78 phonologically balanced words.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

16

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • Ceará
      • Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
        • Dentistry, University of Fortaleza

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

7 years and older (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

The total study population consisted of subjects with complete phonological system, ie more than seven years of chronological age, both male and female, accompanied in the field of Dentistry, University of Fortaleza - UNIFOR.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • patients with the frenulum of the tongue - the presence of the central incisors and upper and lower side

Exclusion Criteria:

  • patients in speech therapy aimed at enabling oral motor or speech - without integrity orofacial motor - patients using grid palate - with changes in the temporomandibular joint - anterior open bite

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Control
  • Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
lingual frenum alterations
individuals each one with their phonological system complete

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Relation between lingual frenulum altered and articulation phonetics

The quantitative assessment, we could classify the lingual frenulum as normal, values above 60%; questions to amend the frenulum-values between 50% and 60% and changed (short and / or anterior)-values below 50%.

Finally, we carried out the assessment phonetics (AF) and it was applied Exam 12 Phonetic-Phonological ERT. This test, is composed of 78 pictures phonologically balanced, lexical repertoire familiar to the individual and easily recognizable pictorial.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 4, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 11, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

August 12, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 12, 2010

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 11, 2010

Last Verified

August 1, 2010

More Information

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