Impact of Delivery Mode and Lingual Frenulum Function on Neonatal Sucking Power: A Prospective Cohort Study.

This study investigates the impact of delivery mode and the functional status of the lingual frenulum on neonatal sucking power. Using a prospective cohort design, the research analyzes neonatal oral motor function to explore its potential implications for early feeding practices and oral development. The findings highlight significant correlations between lingual frenulum functionality, delivery mode, and neonatal sucking efficiency. The study advocates for routine screening of neonatal lingual frenulum function to identify potential feeding difficulties early, and tailored support and intervention strategies for neonates delivered via cesarean section, focusing on enhancing oral motor development. Furthermore, it promotes interdisciplinary collaboration between neonatologists and pediatric dentists to effectively address oral motor issues during the neonatal period.

本研究旨在探究分娩方式与舌系带（lingual frenulum）功能状态对新生儿吸吮能力的影响。本研究采用前瞻性队列研究设计，通过分析新生儿口腔运动功能，探究其对早期喂养实践与口腔发育的潜在影响。研究结果显示，舌系带功能、分娩方式与新生儿吸吮效率之间存在显著相关性。本研究倡导对新生儿舌系带功能开展常规筛查，以及早发现潜在喂养困难；同时针对经剖宫产（cesarean section）分娩的新生儿制定个性化支持与干预方案，重点促进其口腔运动发育。此外，本研究倡导建立新生儿科医师与儿童口腔科医师的多学科协作机制，以有效解决新生儿期的口腔运动相关问题。