Lingual Traumatic Ulceration (Riga-Fede Disease): Report of a Case and Review
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The term Riga-Fede disease has been used to describe chronic traumatic ulceration that occurs on the ventral surface of the tongue by natal and neonatal teeth in infants. It is important to diagnose the lesion and treat it by eliminating the source of trauma. In this case report, the neonatal tooth was extracted and after 2 weeks the lesion was resolved and the baby was feeding well.In addition, a review of dental and medical literature is included.
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volume 2 issue 4
pages 142- 147
publication date 2013-12-01
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