title: Unusual case of green pigmentation in human teeth resulting from neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.
abstract: Green pigmentation in teeth is an uncommon condition that is associated with bilirubin deposits in dental hard tissues. This article presents a case involving an 8-year-old girl with green teeth associated with intrinsic pigmentation by bilirubin. The reported case confirms the relevance of a medical history in establishing a diagnosis of green pigmentation.
authors: Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Lutheran University of Brazil, Canoas, RS, Brazil.
authors: Suzana
authors: S
authors: Sommer
authors: Paulo Floriani
authors: PF
authors: Kramer
authors: Karina
authors: K
authors: Magagnin
authors: Maximiano Ferreira
authors: MF
authors: Tovo
mesh_terms: D001656:Biliary Atresia / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D003818:Dentition, Mixed; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D051556:Hyperbilirubinemia, Neonatal / Q000150:complications*; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D016031:Liver Transplantation; D008963:Molar / Q000473:pathology; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000209:etiology*; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous / Q000473:pathology