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Transcutaneous Microcirculatory Imaging in Preterm Neonates
Published on: December 31, 2015
Neonatal tooth in a preterm infant.
Mehmet Nevzat Cizmeci1, Mehmet Kenan Kanburoglu, Fatma Karadag Uzun
1Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Fatih University Medical School, Alparslan Turkes Cd. No:57, 06510, Emek/Ankara, Turkey. nevzatcizmeci@gmail.com
European Journal of Pediatrics
|January 1, 2013
Summary
A neonatal tooth erupts within the first month of life. This case report details a premature infant born with a neonatal tooth.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal care
- Pediatric dentistry
Background:
- Neonatal teeth are rare dental anomalies.
- Definition: teeth erupting within the first month of life.
Observation:
- A premature infant presented with an erupted tooth shortly after birth.
- Clinical examination confirmed the presence of a neonatal tooth.
Findings:
- The case highlights the occurrence of neonatal teeth in premature infants.
- This presentation is uncommon in clinical practice.
Implications:
- Early detection and management of neonatal teeth are crucial.
- Further research into the etiology and implications of neonatal teeth in premature infants is warranted.
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