CLINICAL AND AESTHETIC MANAGEMENT OF NATAL AND NEONATAL TEETH
Natal teeth, a rare dental anomaly present in about 1 in every 2,000 to 3,500 live births, are teeth that are either present at birth (natal) or emerge within the first 30 days of life (neonatal). These teeth usually appear in the front lower jaw and can lead to issues such as breastfeeding challeng...
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| author | Magda-Mihaela Luca Malina Popa Nicoleta Nikolajevic-Stoican Roxana Buzatu Bumbu Bogdan Andrei Simina Boia |
| author_facet | Magda-Mihaela Luca Malina Popa Nicoleta Nikolajevic-Stoican Roxana Buzatu Bumbu Bogdan Andrei Simina Boia |
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| description | Natal teeth, a rare dental anomaly present in about 1 in every 2,000 to 3,500 live births, are teeth that are either present at birth (natal) or emerge within the first 30 days of life (neonatal). These teeth usually appear in the front lower jaw and can lead to issues such as breastfeeding challenges, tongue irritation, and a risk of aspiration. While most occurrences are isolated, some may be linked to syndromes. Management options vary and can include monitoring, smoothing, or extraction, depending on the case. All instances require evaluation by a pediatric dentist, and neonatal nurses should be trained to recognize and refer affected infants appropriately. Despite potential complications, proper management can relieve discomfort for both the infant and the mother. While they are primarily studied in terms of their clinical and pathological significance, their esthetic implications also warrant consideration. This paper reviews the esthetic concerns associated with these early-erupting teeth, including their morphology, impact on oral development, potential effects on future dentition, and the psychosocial influence on parents. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-eac61a99962d4dc29139da62d13c2b842025-01-21T11:19:02ZengRomanian Society of Oral RehabilitationRomanian Journal of Oral Rehabilitation2066-70002601-46612024-12-01164949910.62610/RJOR.2024.4.16.9CLINICAL AND AESTHETIC MANAGEMENT OF NATAL AND NEONATAL TEETHMagda-Mihaela LucaMalina PopaNicoleta Nikolajevic-StoicanRoxana BuzatuBumbu Bogdan AndreiSimina BoiaNatal teeth, a rare dental anomaly present in about 1 in every 2,000 to 3,500 live births, are teeth that are either present at birth (natal) or emerge within the first 30 days of life (neonatal). These teeth usually appear in the front lower jaw and can lead to issues such as breastfeeding challenges, tongue irritation, and a risk of aspiration. While most occurrences are isolated, some may be linked to syndromes. Management options vary and can include monitoring, smoothing, or extraction, depending on the case. All instances require evaluation by a pediatric dentist, and neonatal nurses should be trained to recognize and refer affected infants appropriately. Despite potential complications, proper management can relieve discomfort for both the infant and the mother. While they are primarily studied in terms of their clinical and pathological significance, their esthetic implications also warrant consideration. This paper reviews the esthetic concerns associated with these early-erupting teeth, including their morphology, impact on oral development, potential effects on future dentition, and the psychosocial influence on parents.https://rjor.ro/clinical-and-aesthetic-management-of-natal-and-neonatal-teeth/natal teethneonatal teethpediatric dentistryextractiondental anomalies |
| spellingShingle | Magda-Mihaela Luca Malina Popa Nicoleta Nikolajevic-Stoican Roxana Buzatu Bumbu Bogdan Andrei Simina Boia CLINICAL AND AESTHETIC MANAGEMENT OF NATAL AND NEONATAL TEETH Romanian Journal of Oral Rehabilitation natal teeth neonatal teeth pediatric dentistry extraction dental anomalies |
| title | CLINICAL AND AESTHETIC MANAGEMENT OF NATAL AND NEONATAL TEETH |
| title_full | CLINICAL AND AESTHETIC MANAGEMENT OF NATAL AND NEONATAL TEETH |
| title_fullStr | CLINICAL AND AESTHETIC MANAGEMENT OF NATAL AND NEONATAL TEETH |
| title_full_unstemmed | CLINICAL AND AESTHETIC MANAGEMENT OF NATAL AND NEONATAL TEETH |
| title_short | CLINICAL AND AESTHETIC MANAGEMENT OF NATAL AND NEONATAL TEETH |
| title_sort | clinical and aesthetic management of natal and neonatal teeth |
| topic | natal teeth neonatal teeth pediatric dentistry extraction dental anomalies |
| url | https://rjor.ro/clinical-and-aesthetic-management-of-natal-and-neonatal-teeth/ |
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