Wolford L M, Cottrell D A
Baylor College of Dentistry, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 1996 Aug;110(2):170-7. doi: 10.1016/s0889-5406(96)70105-1.
Macroglossia can create dentomusculoskeletal deformities, instability of orthodontic and orthognathic surgical procedures, and masticatory, speech, and airway problems. The cause of macroglossia must be clearly defined, and true macroglossia separated from pseudomacroglossia (displacement of the tongue created by anatomic factors other than tongue size alone). This article discusses the signs and symptoms of macroglossia, including the clinical and radiographic features, treatment techniques, as well as previously reported results. Cases are shown to illustrate the applicability of this technique.
巨舌症可导致牙颌面骨骼畸形、正畸和正颌外科手术不稳定以及咀嚼、言语和气道问题。必须明确巨舌症的病因，并将真性巨舌症与假性巨舌症（由除单纯舌大小以外的解剖因素导致的舌移位）区分开来。本文讨论了巨舌症的体征和症状，包括临床和影像学特征、治疗技术以及既往报道的结果。通过病例展示来说明该技术的适用性。
