Ashish Marwah, Poonam Marwah
Department of Pediatrics, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh
Address for Correspondence: Dr. Poonam Marwah, House no. 1457, Sector 9, HUDA, Ambala city – 134003.
Email: poonammehta73@gmail.com
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Teeth present in mouth at birth are defined as natal teeth while those that erupt within 30 days of birth are neonatal teeth. It is a rare entity with a prevalence of about 1 in 2000 to 3500 live births. {1} Among the various types, 85 percent erupt as mandibular incisors, 11 percent as maxillary incisors, 3 percent as mandibular canines and 1 percent as maxillary canines or molars. {2} Etiology may include infection, trauma, malnutrition, hormonal stimulation and maternal exposure to environmental toxins. In view of complications such as feeding problems, irritation and trauma to infants tongue, sublingual ulceration {Riga-Fede disease} and risk of aspiration of mobile ones, {3} natal teeth are of prime importance not only for a dentist but a pediatrician as well. Since, pediatricians are the first to notice these, an early consultation and integrated management with a pediatric dental surgeon may help prevent complications.
Last Updated: September 2013 Vol 10 Issue 9 Art # 51 | References : | - Massler M, Savara BS. Natal and neonatal teeth a review of 24 cases reported in the literature. J Pediatr. 1950; 36: 349-359.
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- Rao RS, Mathad SV. Natal teeth Case report and review of literature. J Maxillofacial Path 2009; 13: 41-46
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