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Case Reports
. 2009 May;2(2):40-4.
doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1028. Epub 2009 Aug 26.

Neonatal tooth in fraternal twins: a case report

Prabhakar Ar  1 , Ravi Gr  2 , Raju Os  3 , Ameet J Kurthukoti  4 , Shubha Ab  5
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Case Reports

Neonatal tooth in fraternal twins: a case report

Prabhakar Ar et al. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2009 May.

Abstract

Eruption of teeth at or immediately after birth is a relatively rare phenomenon. This condition has been the subject of curiosity and study since the time of beginning of beliefs and assumptions. The present case report accentuates the occurrence of neonatal teeth in twins; fraternal twins in particular which is rarest of its kind.

Keywords: Neonatal teeth; fetal teeth; fraternal twins..

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Figures

Figs 1A and B:
Figs 1A and B:
(A) Clinical photograph of the twin (B) showing the neonatal tooth
Figs 2A and B:
Figs 2A and B:
(A)Clinical photograph of the twin (B) showing the neonatal tooth
Figs 3A and B:
Figs 3A and B:
(A) Extracted neonatal tooth of the twin (B) and its ground sections under day-light and polarized-light microscopic examination exhibiting formation of enamel, dentin and pulp
Figs 4A and B:
Figs 4A and B:
(A) Extracted neonatal tooth of the twin (B) and its ground sections under day-light and polarized-light microscopic examination exhibiting formation of enamel, dentin and pulp
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