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Indian Journal of Dental Education

Volume  6, Issue 2, April - June 2013, Pages 71-77
 

Review Article

“Early baby teeth” - Folklore and Facts

Umamaheswari N., Karunakaran

*Reader, Department of Pedodontic and Preventive Dentistry, **Professor & HOD, Department of Oral Pathology, J.K.K.Nataraja Dental College and Hospital, Komarapalyam, Namakkal Dist – 638183.

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Abstract

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.

Keywords: Natal teeth; Neonatal teeth; Deciduous incisor.


Corresponding Author : Umamaheswari N.*