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Reactive fibrous hyperplasia associated with a natal tooth
S Singh1, V V Subba Reddy, G Dhananjaya
1Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere, India.
Summary
A rare case report details a natal tooth causing fibrous hyperplasia in an infant. This previously unreported association highlights potential complications of natal teeth in early childhood development.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Oral Pathology
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Natal teeth are present at birth and can be associated with syndromes.
- Fibrous hyperplasia is a reactive soft tissue lesion, often linked to local irritation.
- The etiology of fibrous hyperplasia is typically unknown, but trauma is a common factor.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of fibrous hyperplasia associated with a natal tooth in an infant.
- To highlight a previously undocumented relationship between natal teeth and reactive fibrous hyperplasia.
Main Methods:
- Case study of a four-and-a-half-month-old infant.
- Clinical examination and documentation of oral findings.
Main Results:
- A natal tooth was identified in the infant.
- Reactive fibrous hyperplasia was observed in relation to the natal tooth.
- This association has not been previously reported in medical literature.
Conclusions:
- Natal teeth can potentially lead to reactive fibrous hyperplasia in infants.
- This case expands the known clinical manifestations associated with natal teeth.
- Further investigation may be warranted to understand this specific etiology.