Natal Teeth: A Case Report and Reappraisal. (4th February 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Malki, Ghadah A.; Al-Badawi, Emad A.; Dahlan, Mohammad A.
• Other Names: Delbem Alberto C. B. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in dentistry. Volume 2015(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-02-04
• Subjects: Dentistry -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Oral medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Oral Medicine; Dentistry; Dentistry; Oral medicine; Electronic journals; Periodical; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.6
• DOI: 10.1155/2015/147580
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6447

Abstract

Abstract : The presence of teeth at birth (natal teeth) or within a month after delivery (neonatal teeth) is a rare condition. Natal and neonatal teeth are conditions of significant importance to pediatric dentists and pediatricians. This report discusses a case in which a five-day-old infant required extraction of a mobile mandibular natal tooth to avoid the risk of aspiration and interference with feeding. Also, a review of the literature was conducted to discuss the etiology, clinical features, complications, and management of natal and neonatal teeth.