Lingual Frenum and Articulation of Phonemes

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:

NCT01180309

First Posted: August 12, 2010

Last Update Posted: August 12, 2010

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Collaborator:

Izabella Santos Nogueira de Andrade

Information provided by:

Fortaleza University

Purpose

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.

Condition
Speech Disorders


Study Type:	Observational
Study Design:	Observational Model: Case Control Time Perspective: Cross-Sectional
Official Title:	Lingual Frenum and Possible Alterations in the Articulation of Phonemes

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MedlinePlus related topics: Speech and Communication Disorders

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Further study details as provided by Fortaleza University:

Primary Outcome Measures:

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.


Enrollment:	16
Study Start Date:	June 2009
Study Completion Date:	August 2010
Primary Completion Date:	August 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Groups/Cohorts
lingual frenum alterations individuals each one with their phonological system complete

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.

Eligibility

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Ages Eligible for Study:	7 Years and older (Child, Adult, Senior)
Sexes 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.

Criteria

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

Contacts and Locations

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Locations


Brazil
Dentistry, University of Fortaleza
Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil

Sponsors and Collaborators

Fortaleza University

Izabella Santos Nogueira de Andrade

More Information


Responsible Party:	REBEKA FERREIRA PEQUENO LEITE
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT01180309 History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers:	RLeite
First Submitted:	August 4, 2010
First Posted:	August 12, 2010
Last Update Posted:	August 12, 2010
Last Verified:	August 2010

Keywords provided by Fortaleza University:


Tongue frenum Lingual frenum Audio Phonology Speech disorders

Additional relevant MeSH terms:


Speech Disorders Language Disorders Communication Disorders Neurobehavioral Manifestations	Neurologic Manifestations Nervous System Diseases Signs and Symptoms

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