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Natal and Neonatal Teeth: A Tertiary Care Experience
Shini Susan Samuel1, Benjamin Jeyanth Ross2, Grace Rebekah3
1Department of Dental and Oral Surgery, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Natal and neonatal teeth are prematurely erupted primary teeth, not supernumerary. These rare teeth may have a hereditary basis and should be retained unless symptomatic, requiring awareness from dentists and pediatricians.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Neonatal Care
- Oral Health
Background:
- Natal and neonatal teeth are rare, occurring due to disturbed dental development.
- These teeth present unique clinical challenges and implications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize natal and neonatal teeth.
- To evaluate treatment outcomes in a hospital setting.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of hospital records (2012-2014).
- Inclusion of cases with complete clinical and follow-up data.
- Analysis of 33 infants with 52 natal/neonatal teeth.
Main Results:
- Majority of teeth were natal (28) vs. neonatal (24), located in the mandibular incisor region, often in pairs.
- Eight cases had a positive family history, suggesting a potential hereditary link.
- Extractions were performed only for extremely loose teeth or feeding interference; Riga-Fede disease was the sole noted complication.
Conclusions:
- Natal and neonatal teeth are likely prematurely erupted primary teeth.
- A hereditary component may be involved in their occurrence.
- These teeth should generally be retained unless symptomatic, necessitating increased awareness among healthcare professionals.
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