Riga fede disease with polydactyly: Diagnosis and management

Title : Riga fede disease with polydactyly: Diagnosis and management

Abstract:

The hallmark of Riga-Fede disease is a reactive traumatic lesion on the tongue's ventral surface, which manifests in early infancy. It happens as a result of the tongue raking over the newly erupted primary, neonatal, or natal mandibular incisors. Growth retardation and nutritional deficits result from the lesion's discomfort during feeding practices. A conservative approach or extraction that encourages healing is part of the management. Although there have been some case reports in the literature, polydactyly and Riga-Fede illness are rarely linked. Pediatric dentists place a high priority on natal and neonatal teeth because of the potential for several issues. In order to preserve the shape and functionality of a child's primary dentition, Riga-Fede disease must be managed. This case report describes the relationship between polydactyly and Riga-Fede disease in a male kid who was 2.5 months old, as well as the treatment strategy for the condition.

Biography:

Dr Kanika Gupta Verma received her Bachelor’s in Dentistry from Govt Dental College & Hospital, Amritsar, Punjab in 2005; and Masters in Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry from Guru Nanak Dev Dental College, Sunam, Punjab in 2009. She is fellow in Scientific writing and Clinical trials. She has been working as an active academician since 13 years, with a keen interest in aesthetic and surgical management of children and adolescents. She is teaching both graduates and post graduates in the field of child oral health care. She is presently working as Professor in Deptt of Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry, Teerthankar Mahaveer Dental College and Research Centre, Moradabad. She is also a life member of Indian Society of Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry; and Indian Dental Association. She has around 65 national and international publications on her name. She is author and contributor to various books. She has delivered various lectures in National and International Conferences. She is reviewer and editorial board member of various national and international journals.