Natal Teeth

Predeciduous teeth present at birth. They may be well formed and normal or may represent hornified epithelial structures without roots. They are found on the gingivae over the crest of the ridge and arise from accessory buds of the dental lamina ahead of the deciduous buds or from buds of the accessory dental lamina. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992)

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): A14.549.167.860.700.500

MeSH Unique ID: D009306

Entry Terms:

• Teeth, Natal
• Teeth Present At Birth
• Tooth, Natal
• Natal Tooth

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Anatomy Category
Stomatognathic System
Mouth
Dentition
Tooth
Tooth, Deciduous
Natal Teeth