Natal and neonatal teeth

Massler, Maury; Savara, Bhim Sen

doi:10.1016/s0022-3476(50)80105-1

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“…23 In modern dental literature, most satisfactory terminology natal and neonatal teeth has been defined by Massler and Savara. 1 Neonatal teeth often present with hypoplastic enamel and underdeveloped roots, with resultant mobility. It is necessary to investigate the possible local or systemic factors related to the eruption of teeth, in order to promote a better oral condition.…”

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“…10 Other reports reveal it to be around 1 in 2000 to 3500 live births. 1,9 The reported incidences vary greatly, from those 2. Immature tooth is incomplete or substandard structure with poor prognosis.…”

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“…It is associated with lots of emotions. When teeth are observed at birth or during the first 30 days of life, being denoted as natal and neonatal teeth 1 respectively, it leads to a plethora of reactions which are combined with a lot of interest, curiosity and concern of clinicians are similar to that of parents. Because of its rare occurrence, in the past, this anomaly of eruption was associated with superstition and folklore, being related to good or bad omens.…”

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A Trio Discovery—Cardarelli-Riga-Fede Disease: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Patil¹,

Dixit²

2013

Journal of Contemporary Dentistry

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The natal and neonatal teeth have been reported to cause ulceration on the ventral surface of the tongue in neonates and infants. These can be presented with mild to severe ulceration which may affect the child's feeding habits. This appearance was described by Cardarelli, Riga and Fede and hence been termed as Cardarelli-Riga-Fede disease. It is important to diagnose the lesion early and treat it by eliminating the cause of trauma to avoid untoward complications. We present a large Riga-Fede lesion in an infant along with the clinical management. The purpose of this report is to review the literature related to neonatal teeth epidemiology and discuss their possible etiology and treatment.

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A Trio Discovery—Cardarelli-Riga-Fede Disease: A Case Report and Review of Literature

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Dixit²

2013

Journal of Contemporary Dentistry

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“…2 Natal teeth are also known as congenital teeth, fetal teeth, dentitia praecox and predeciduous teeth. 3 Babies born with teeth have been recorded since the Roman and Ancient Greek eras and the phenomenon is steeped in superstition, folklore and hearsay.…”

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“…3 Hereditary influences are also seen in Massler and Savara's study in ten out of 24 cases. 2 Others suggest endocrinological disturbances, maternal nutritional deficiency or malaise during gestation as the cause. 8 It has been claimed that early osteoblastic activity in the area of the tooth germ and environmental factors increase the incidence of natal teeth.…”

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