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Bilateral mandibular hamartomas and familial natal teeth
M J Sigal1, D Mock, S Weinberg
1Department of Dentistry, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology
|June 1, 1988
Summary
This case study presents a newborn with natal teeth and odontogenic hamartomas. A family history suggests a potential genetic link for these rare developmental anomalies.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Oral Pathology
Background:
- Natal teeth are rare, present at birth, and can be associated with various conditions.
- Odontogenic hamartomas are benign tumors composed of disorganized odontogenic tissues.
Observation:
- A newborn female presented with two mandibular incisor natal teeth.
- Bilateral mandibular odontogenic hamartomas appeared as pedunculated masses on the gum pads.
- Natal teeth were extracted at birth; hamartomas were surgically removed at 5 months.
Findings:
- Microscopic examination of hamartomas revealed all odontogenic tissues except the enamel organ.
- A significant family history of natal teeth was noted in the patient's relatives.
Implications:
- The findings suggest a possible hereditary component in the development of odontogenic hamartomas.
- This case highlights the importance of considering genetic factors in rare oral developmental anomalies.