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JIDAM · Vol 6, Issue 4 · October–December 2019
Case Report

Management of Natal Teeth in a Preterm Infant: A Case Report and Review

Dr. Sowmya Sridhar, Dr. Rayen R, Dr. V S Hariharan
Kidz n Teenz-Exclusive Paediatric Dental Centre, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
Vol 6 · Issue 4 · 2019 DOI: 10.37841/jidam_2019_V6_I4_06 🔓 Open Access 📅 2019
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📝Abstract

Teeth present at the time of birth are called natal teeth. In premature infants, tooth eruption is generally delayed. Therefore, it is unusual and interesting to see such an anomaly of eruption in a 31-week old preterm infant. Through this article, we wish to discuss the management protocol for such natal teeth along with the need for long term monitoring and oral health guidance.

KEYWORDS: Natal teeth, infant, premature birth

🔖How to Cite
Sridhar S, Rayen R, Hariharan VS. Management of Natal Teeth in a Preterm Infant: A Case Report and Review. J Indian Dent Assoc Madras. 2019;6(4):150-153. DOI: 10.37841/jidam_2019_V6_I4_06
Sridhar, S., Rayen, R., & Hariharan, V. S. (2019). Management of Natal Teeth in a Preterm Infant: A Case Report and Review. Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras, 6(4), 150-153. https://doi.org/10.37841/jidam_2019_V6_I4_06
Sridhar, Sowmya, R. Rayen, and V. S. Hariharan. "Management of Natal Teeth in a Preterm Infant: A Case Report and Review." Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras, vol. 6, no. 4, 2019, pp. 150-153. DOI: 10.37841/jidam_2019_V6_I4_06.
Sridhar S, Rayen R, Hariharan VS. Management of Natal Teeth in a Preterm Infant: A Case Report and Review. J Indian Dent Assoc Madras. 2019;6(4):150-153. doi:10.37841/jidam_2019_V6_I4_06
Sridhar, Sowmya, R. Rayen, and V. S. Hariharan. "Management of Natal Teeth in a Preterm Infant: A Case Report and Review." Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras 6, no. 4 (2019): 150-153. https://doi.org/10.37841/jidam_2019_V6_I4_06.
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