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Case Report | Volume 2 Issue 2 (June, 2025) | Pages 1 - 4
Natal Tooth In a 20-Day-Old Infant: A Case Report And Review Of Literature
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Post graduate student, Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, SMBT Institutes of Dental Sciences and Research, Nashik 422403
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Professor and Head of Department, Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, SMBT Institutes of Dental Sciences and Research, Nashik 422403
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Associate Professor and Reader of Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, SMBT Institutes of Dental Sciences and Research, Nashik 422403
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Received
Aug. 15, 2025
Revised
Aug. 29, 2025
Accepted
Oct. 5, 2025
Published
Sept. 11, 2025
Abstract

Background: Natal teeth are teeth present at birth and are relatively rare developmental anomalies. Their occurrence can cause feeding difficulties and pose risks such as aspiration or ulceration.
Case Presentation: We report a case of a 20-day-old infant who presented with a single natal tooth in the mandibular anterior region. The tooth was slightly mobile, and the mother reported nipple discomfort during breastfeeding. Clinical examination confirmed a solitary natal tooth in the lower mandibular anterior region. Due to its mobility and associated maternal discomfort, extraction was performed under local anesthesia.
Conclusion: Natal teeth require individualized management based on tooth mobility, feeding interference, and risk of aspiration. Prompt evaluation and multidisciplinary care are essential for optimal outcomes.

Keywords
Natal teeth
Neonatal dentistry
Mandibular incisors
Infant oral health
Case report.
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