Open AccessNatal Tooth Associated with Fibrous Hyperplasia – A Rare Case Report
Author(s) -
Harsimran Singh Sethi,
Deepti Munjal,
Renuka Dhingra,
Narender Singh Malik,
Gagandeep Kaur Sidhu
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2015/13137.5822
Subject(s) - medicine , oral cavity , dentistry , anxiety , hyperplasia , psychiatry , pathology
Eruption of tooth at about 6 months of age is a significant stage in child's life and is an emotional event for parents. However, a tooth present in the oral cavity of newborn can lead to a lot of delusions. Natal and neonatal teeth are of utmost importance not only for a dentist but also for a paediatrician due to parent's anxiety, folklore superstitions and numerous associated complications with it. This paper reports a rare case, wherein a natal tooth has led to the development of a reactive fibrous hyperplasia in an 8-week-old infant.