Natal teeth - Two Case Reports

Abstract

Natal teeth are the teeth present in the mouth at birth where as neonatal teeth erupt during the first month of life. Occurrence of these teeth is rare and when they occur, they cause apprehension to parents. For centuries, these teeth have been associated with diverse superstition and folklore or myths.
The aim of this report is to describe two cases of natal teeth that were attended at the Paediactric dental clinic, School of Dentistry, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) in the year 2013. Both children were satisfactorily managed. They were followed up regularly. At the most recent appointment one child was aged seven and the other eight months where both were growing normally.

Key Words: Natal teeth, eruption, newborn