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1Department of Stomatology and Maxilofacial Surgery, Comenius University, St. Elisabeth's Hospital, Bratislava, Slovakia. mudr.jan.kovac@gmail.com
Bratislavske Lekarske Listy
|December 21, 2011
Summary
Natal and neonatal teeth, present at birth or within the first month, can cause infant discomfort and aspiration risks. Extraction is recommended in such cases, as demonstrated in a report of two neonatal teeth in a 5-week-old infant.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
Background:
- Natal teeth are present at birth; neonatal teeth emerge within the first four weeks of life.
- The incidence of natal and neonatal teeth ranges from 1 in 800 to 1 in 6000 births.
- These early-emerging teeth can cause maternal discomfort and infant risks like aspiration, swallowing, and soft tissue trauma.
Observation:
- A case report details two neonatal teeth in a five-week-old infant.
- The teeth were located in the mandibular incisor region.
- They were noted to be excessively mobile and caused discomfort to the nursing mother.
Findings:
- The neonatal teeth were extracted due to significant mobility and the risk of aspiration.
- Extraction addressed the discomfort experienced by the infant and mother.
Implications:
- Early identification and management of natal and neonatal teeth are crucial.
- Extraction may be necessary to mitigate risks to the infant and breastfeeding mother.
- This case highlights the importance of timely intervention for symptomatic natal/neonatal teeth.
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