Natal teeth: Case report
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1996-12-01
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Delbem, Alberto Carlos Botazzo [UNESP]
Faraco Jr., Italo Medeiros [UNESP]
Percinoto, Célio [UNESP]
Delbem, Alida Cristina Botazzo
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The natal teeth are defined as the presence of teeth at birth and the etiology is rather obscure. Clinically, the teeth show normal size and shape, although they reveal an immature appearance. The histological aspect show enamel with the possibility of presenting normal mineralization or being hypoplastic. The dentin may show alterations. The incidence of natal teeth varies greatly, with a predisposition for the female sex. This paper relates a case report of two partially erupted natal teeth in a female baby 9 days-old. The presence of teeth made the parents anxious. In their mind, that meant the child was abnormal. On the radiograph the erupted teeth showed little radioopacity, without a radicular formation. The therapy utilized was the keeping of the teeth and a periodic monitoring, cleaning and daily topical applications sodium fluoride. The case was monitored by monthly consultations. At 9 months of age the primary central lower did not present mobility. On the radiograph examination incomplete radicular formation was observed.
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case report, female, human, incisor, mandible, newborn, parent, psychological aspect, tooth malformation, Female, Humans, Incisor, Infant, Newborn, Mandible, Natal Teeth, Parents
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Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, v. 20, n. 4, p. 325-327, 1996.