Publication: Natal tooth: A Case Report and Review Authors
Date
2011
Authors
Article Type
Case Report
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
ISSN 1990-7974 eISSN 1990-7982
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 251 - 253
Publisher
Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS)
Abstract
Abstract:
Natal teeth are defined as teeth that are present in the mouth at the time of birth. It must be considered that natal and neonatal teeth are conditions of fundamental importance not only for a dental surgeon but also for a paediatrician, since their presence may lead to numerous complications. Hence the purpose of the present paper is to review and discuss its clinical features, complications and management.
Description
F Peedikayil
Department of Pedodontics, Kannur Dental College
P Prabhakaran
Lecturer, Department of Pedodontics, Kannur Dental College, Kerala
Keywords
Natal teeth, neonatal tooth, congenital teeth, foetal teeth, pre-deciduous teeth, premature teeth, dentitia praecox
Identifier
https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v31i3.4997