When conducting the extraoral and intraoral examination,the hygienist asks Johnny to place his tongue on the roof of his mouth,but he has difficulty doing so.What condition does Johnny likely have?

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Ankyloglossia, also known as tongue-tied, is a condition in which the lingual frenulum is abnormally short or thickened, restricting tongue movement. This can make it difficult for the patient to place their tongue on the roof of their mouth. Benign migratory glossitis (also called geographic tongue) is characterized by red patches on the tongue and is not related to difficulty in placing the tongue. Macroglossia and microglossia refer to abnormally large or small tongues, respectively, and may not necessarily affect tongue placement.

When Conducting the Extraoral and Intraoral Examination,the Hygienist Asks Johnny