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- Neonatal teeth is an uncommon condition where teeth emerge in the first month of life, typically in the lower front of the mouth, with unknown causes.
- This condition can lead to problems with breastfeeding and risks like aspiration if the teeth are swallowed.
- A case involving a premature infant is discussed, where swelling and redness around the gums were observed, leading to the discovery and subsequent extraction of two loose teeth ten days later, highlighting the rarity of this issue and the importance of a comprehensive treatment approach.
Article Abstract
Neonatal teeth is a rare disorder of tooth eruption, arising in the oral cavity, usually in the anterior mandible, in the first month of life. Its etiology is unknown. This condition can cause breastfeeding difficulties, besides aspiration or swallowing of the teeth. We describe the case of a premature infant in the second day of life presented with gingival edema, redness and discrete swelling in the region of the mandibular central incisors. Ten days later, two small teeth with hypermobility were detected. Extraction of those teeth was performed. With this clinical case we intend to show the rarity of this entity, especially in premature infants, the possible association with various syndromes and the need for a multifactorial approach to the treatment decision (extraction / conservative treatment).
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