Abstract
Reports of natal and neonatal teeth have been well documented in the literature, though the presence of natal primary molars remains rare, and a clear management strategy does not exist. This is a case study of a female newborn delivered at a gestational age of 41 weeks 1 day to a 31-year-old G1P1001 mother. Apgar scores were 8 and 9 at 1 and 5 min, respectively. The infant was delivered by cesarean section and was admitted to the Mass General Hospital Newborn Nursery, where she received routine care. The patient had two posterior molars, which warranted consultation for oral maxillofacial surgery. Due to the gross mobility of the natal teeth and the risk of aspiration in a small breastfeeding newborn, the decision was made to extract the natal teeth immediately. Understanding the management of natal teeth is important for the pediatrician.
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