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Rigo-Fede disease: case report.

Authors :
Lee J
Mandel L
Source :
The New York state dental journal [N Y State Dent J] 2014 Mar; Vol. 80 (2), pp. 36-7.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Riga-Fede disease results when an infant's instinctive tongue thrusting and raking motion over recently erupted primary mandibular incisors causes a traumatic ulceration of the tongue and/or mouth floor. The symptoms and therapeutic approach to the condition are highlighted in this case report.

Subjects

Subjects :
Female
Humans
Incisor anatomy & histology
Infant
Lingual Frenum pathology
Mouth Floor pathology
Tooth Eruption
Tooth, Deciduous anatomy & histology
Oral Ulcer etiology
Tongue injuries
Tongue Diseases etiology
Tongue Habits adverse effects

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0028-7571
Volume :
80
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The New York state dental journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24851391

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