NATAL VE NEONATAL DİŞLER

The normal eruption of the primary teeth especially begins at 6-9th months of age. From delivery to this age a number of differences occur in the oral cavity as well as the general development of the infant. Comprehensive knowledge of dental needs occuring in this period is vital in order to provide sufficient oral care for the infant. Tooth eruption usually follows a chronological order with rare exceptions as natal teeth and neonatal teeth, teeth present at the time of birth and erupt within the following 30 days respectively. Natal and neonatal teeth are of rare incidence and parents and physicians have limited knowledge about management of these cases. The aim of this study was to review the important aspects of the literature about natal and neonatal teeth