Natal Teeth - A Case Report with Decision Support System

Abstract

Natal and Neonatal teeth are although not common developmental anomalies. They are frequently a part of primary dentition anomalies. The prevalence has been observed between 1 in 2000 to 3500 live births. This paper reports a case of natal teeth which were present in the mandibular anterior region in 11 days old infant. Natal teeth represent corresponding position of left and right central incisors and natal teeth were of normal size and shape but the color of left tooth was opaque white in color whereas right tooth was yellowish in color with grade III mobility. Due to the possibility of aspiration because of the presence of mobility and also as the teeth are causing discomfort to the mother during breast feeding, the teeth were extracted under topical anesthesia and the healing was satisfactory. The possible etiological factors along with clinical features, histological features, differential diagnosis, complications and management along with decision support system are discussed.