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Natal teeth: report of two cases
Salma Aboulouidad1, Zakaria Aziz1, Mohammed El Bouihi1
1Maxillofacial Surgery Department, University Hospital Center Mohammed VI, Marrakech, Morocco.
The Pan African Medical Journal
|November 16, 2020
Summary
Natal teeth, present at birth, are rare and can cause feeding issues or aspiration risks. Management involves assessing mobility and impact on breastfeeding for appropriate intervention.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal care
- Pediatric dentistry
Background:
- Natal teeth are teeth present at birth.
- Their occurrence is rare, necessitating clinical attention.
Observation:
- Two cases of newborns with natal mandibular central incisors are presented.
- Symptoms included crying, difficulty sucking, maternal discomfort, and high tooth mobility.
Findings:
- Natal teeth can cause local pain and general issues like undernutrition or aspiration asphyxia.
- Immediate extraction is sometimes required to prevent aspiration hazards.
Implications:
- Management decisions for natal teeth require individualized assessment.
- Factors include tooth mobility and interference with infant feeding and maternal comfort.
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