Riga-Fede Disease or Neonatal Sublingual Traumatic Ulceration

Authors: Nagaveni NB and Chiranjeevi H

DOI: 10.23880/pnboa-16000193

Volume 9, Issue 1

Abstract

In this article, “Riga-Fede disease” or syndrome which is also called as “Neonatal sublingual traumatic ulceration” is briefly described. It is a traumatic ulcerative lesion caused by presence of teeth at birth or later in life along with protrusive and intrusive movement of the tongue. Knowledge about this condition is highly essential among all clinicians to provide appropriate treatment for the tender and tiny infants developed with this condition. 

Keywords: Neonate, Natal Tooth, Neonatal Tooth, Riga-Fede Disease, Traumatic Ulceration

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