Unusual case of multiple natal teeth.
Natal teeth are defined as teeth that are present in the mouth at the birth, and the occurrence is rare. In the literature, few reports have described cases with involved multiple elements. This article describes an unusual case of a newborn with eleven natal teeth that belong to the primary dentition and the therapy utilized.
Portela
Maristela Barbosa
MB
Microbiology Institute of Universidade do Brasil (UFRJ). mbportela@hotmail.com
Damasceno
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Primo
Laura Guimarães
LG
D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009306:Natal Teeth / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D014081:Tooth Extraction