"Early baby teeth": Folklore and facts.
Variations in the newborns' oral cavity have been an enduring interest to the pediatric dentist. The occurrence of natal and neonatal teeth is a rare anomaly, which for centuries has been associated with diverse superstitions among many different ethnic groups. Natal teeth are more frequent than neonatal teeth, the ratio being approximately 3:1. The purpose of this case report is to review the literature related to the natal teeth folklore and misconceptions and discuss their possible etiology and treatment.
Department of Pedodontic and Preventive Dentistry, JKK Nataraja Dental College and Hospital, Komarapalyam, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India.
N Uma
NU
Maheswari
B P
BP
Kumar
Karunakaran
S Thanga
ST
Kumaran