Ebo

over 7 years ago

Most of the time, natal teeth are not related to a medical condition. However, sometimes they may be associated with: Ellis–van Creveld syndrome Hallermann–Streiff syndrome Pierre Robin syndrome Sotos syndrome

Ebo

over 7 years ago

No intervention is usually recommended unless they are causing difficulty to the infant or mother. However some recommend that they be removed as the tooth can cut or amputate the tip of the tongue.

Ebo

over 7 years ago

They should be left in the mouth as long as possible to decrease the likelihood of removing permanent tooth buds with the natal tooth.They should also not be removed if the infant has hypoprothrombinemia.

Ebo

over 7 years ago

In case of complications when the natal teeth need to be removed, dental radiographs should be obtained whenever possible, and evaluated and followed up with pediatric dentists.