Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences (Jan 2012)

′′Early baby teeth′′: Folklore and facts

  • N Uma Maheswari,
  • B P Kumar,
  • Karunakaran,
  • S Thanga Kumaran

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-7406.100289
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 4, no. 6
pp. 329 – 333

Abstract

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Variations in the newborns′ oral cavity have been an enduring interest to the pediatric dentist. The occurrence of natal and neonatal teeth is a rare anomaly, which for centuries has been associated with diverse superstitions among many different ethnic groups. Natal teeth are more frequent than neonatal teeth, the ratio being approximately 3:1. The purpose of this case report is to review the literature related to the natal teeth folklore and misconceptions and discuss their possible etiology and treatment.

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