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Etiological Factors related to Neonatal Teeth

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Natal or neonatal teeth are considered as cysts of the dental lamina projected on the alveolar crest and composed of compact keratin; the exact etiology of premature eruption is currently unknown. Objective: To know the etiological factors of the natal or neonatal teeth. Methods: A systematic review of publications prepared in the last 5 years congruent with the topic was carried out. Results: A total of 63 published articles were found concerning the natal or neonatal teeth and using the inclusion criteria, 6 articles were found. Conclusion: Little evidence was found and from these they concluded that there is no specific relationship to the appearance of this type of teeth.

Source: World Health Journal

DOI: 10.47422/whj.v2i2.14

Authors: Mirella Noemí Puente Quepuy, Marisel Roxana Valenzuela Ramos

Institution: Universidad Señor de Sipán

Language: English

Topic: dental development and anomalies

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4320158418