Management of Natal Teeth: Paediatric Dentist Role

The occurrence of teeth at the time of birth is called natal teeth. The incidence of this anomaly has been approximately 1:1400 to 1:3500 live births. Most commonly seen in mandibular primary central incisor region and usually occur in pairs. The present case scenario describes about the management of natal teeth in a seven day old new born baby and also the role of paediatric dentist in its management as well as guidance for medical practitioners and parents