Natal Teeth

Abstract Myths associated with neonatal and natal teeth (NNT) differ across different countries and cultures, ranging from beliefs of a magnificent future at one end, to that of serious misfortune at the opposite end. In Nigeria, the beliefs reported on NNT have been mostly negative and erroneous, with consequential effects of varying degrees ranging from anxiety by the affected child‘s mother and other members of the family to infanticide contemplation. The beliefs surrounding NNT, oftentimes, are handed down from generation to generation, and they are held in high esteem in many families. These erroneous beliefs need to be dispelled and the accurate information regarding NNT need to be passed to the people for public health benefits.

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Natal Teeth: A Case Report and Review

Journal of Karnali Academy of Health Sciences ◽

10.3126/jkahs.v1i3.24156 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

pp. 49-51

Author(s):

Sandeep Shrestha ◽

S. Namrata ◽

K. Bhumesh ◽

M. Sarita

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Breast Feeding ◽

Topical Anaesthesia ◽

Mandibular Incisor ◽

Live Births ◽

Rare Phenomenon ◽

Natal Teeth

A rare phenomenon, natal teeth are observed in infants at birth .The incidence of this anomaly has been approximately 1:1000 to 1:6000 live births. Presence of natal tooth may lead to numerous complications. Natal teeth can interfere with breastfeeding and, if excessively mobile, may be swallowed or aspirated during nursing. In this article, a case report is presented where a natal tooth was present in the mandibular incisor region. Due to the possibility of aspiration because of the presence of mobility and also as the teeth are causing discomfort to the mother during breast feeding, the teeth was extracted under topical anaesthesia and the healing was found to be satisfactory.

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Gingival fibrous hamartoma associated with natal teeth

Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry ◽

10.17796/jcpd.29.3.wrp463807k657xt3 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 29 (3) ◽

pp. 249-252 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Luciana Butini Oliveira ◽

Tereza Keiko Tamay ◽

Marcia Turolla Wanderley ◽

Célia Regina Martins Delgado Rodrigues ◽

Carlos Augusto Galvão Barboza ◽

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Keyword(s):

Male Patient ◽

Natal Teeth ◽

Histological Characteristics

A variety of gingival enlargements can occur in children, but they are rarely observed in the infant.The aim of this study is to present a case of a ten-month old male patient, with an anterior mandibular hamartoma associated to natal teeth, and to describe the clinical and histological characteristics of this anomaly and the treatment performed.

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