Natal teeth: review of the literature and report of an unusual case.
An unusual case of a newborn with 12 erupted teeth is presented. Epidemiological, etiological, and therapeutical aspects of this developmental disturbance of dentition is reviewed in order to establish guidelines for the dentist and neonatologist to manage this problem with minimal damage to the future teeth and the patient.
Gonçalves
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Faculdade de Odontologia, Universidade de São Paulo, Brasil.
Birman
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Sugaya
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Melo
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D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible; D008437:Maxilla; D009306:Natal Teeth