Sublingual traumatic ulceration due to neonatal teeth (Riga-Fede disease)

J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. 2005 Mar;23(1):51-2. doi: 10.4103/0970-4388.16031.

Abstract

The term Riga-Fede disease has been used historically to describe traumatic ulceration that occurs on the ventral surface of tongue in neonates and infants. It is most often associated with natal and neonatal teeth in newborns. A case of Riga-Fede disease is presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incisor*
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Mandible
  • Natal Teeth / surgery
  • Oral Ulcer / etiology*
  • Oral Ulcer / pathology
  • Oral Ulcer / therapy
  • Tongue / pathology
  • Tongue Diseases / etiology*
  • Tongue Diseases / pathology
  • Tongue Diseases / therapy
  • Tooth Extraction
  • Treatment Outcome