Case Reports in Dentistry (Jan 2015)

Natal Teeth: A Case Report and Reappraisal

  • Ghadah A. Malki,
  • Emad A. Al-Badawi,
  • Mohammad A. Dahlan

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/147580
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2015

Abstract

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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.