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Natal teeth: a case report and reappraisal.
Ghadah A Malki1, Emad A Al-Badawi1, Mohammad A Dahlan1
1North Jeddah Specialty Dental Center, Jeddah 23532, Saudi Arabia.
Case Reports in Dentistry
|February 28, 2015
Summary
Natal teeth, present at birth, are rare and can pose risks. This case report details the extraction of a mobile natal tooth in an infant to prevent aspiration and feeding issues, alongside a literature review.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Neonatal Health
Background:
- Natal teeth (present at birth) and neonatal teeth (erupting within one month) are uncommon dental anomalies.
- These conditions are clinically significant for pediatric healthcare providers, including dentists and pediatricians.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of a mobile mandibular natal tooth requiring extraction in a five-day-old infant.
- To review the existing literature on the etiology, clinical features, complications, and management of natal and neonatal teeth.
Main Methods:
- Case presentation of an infant with a mobile natal tooth.
- Comprehensive literature review on natal and neonatal teeth.
Main Results:
- Extraction of a mobile mandibular natal tooth was necessary to mitigate risks of aspiration and feeding interference.
- Literature review covered various aspects including causes, presentation, potential issues, and treatment strategies.
Conclusions:
- Early intervention for symptomatic natal teeth is crucial for infant safety and well-being.
- Understanding the full spectrum of natal and neonatal teeth is essential for appropriate clinical management.
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