Authors: Nidhi Agarwal, Gundeep Kaur Madan, Aakansha Sharma, Tanya Agarwal
The teeth present at birth or within the first month are termed natal and neonatal teeth respectively. In the present case the parents of a 20-day old boy reported with swelling in the mandibular anterior region, associated with abscess which was subsequently drained and later on a neonatal tooth erupted in this region which was extracted. Natal and neonatal teeth although rare may be seen associated with pathologies; the management of which should be done after careful observation and examination. This paper represents a case report and the importance of knowledge among pediatric dentists related to natal/neonatal teeth. Keywords: Abscess, Case management, Infant care, Neonatal tooth, Oral health.
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