Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
Review
. 2019 Oct;19(5):245-252.
doi: 10.17245/jdapm.2019.19.5.245. Epub 2019 Oct 30.

Dental complications associated with neonatal intubation in preterm infants

Ik-Hwan Kim  1 , Chung-Min Kang  1 , Je Seon Song  1 , Jae-Ho Lee  1
Affiliations
Review

Dental complications associated with neonatal intubation in preterm infants

Ik-Hwan Kim et al. J Dent Anesth Pain Med. 2019 Oct.

Abstract

This paper describes the potential oral complications in preterm infants who have undergone orotracheal intubation. Neonatal intubation may have adverse effects on the developing deciduous teeth, oral soft tissues, and even the permanent teeth. However, endotracheal intubation may be essential for the survival of premature infants, owing to incomplete tracheal development. Excessive pressure to the oral tissue must be avoided, in cases where orotracheal intubation is inevitable. Moreover, the potential oral complications must be considered when neonatal intubation is performed for the patient's survival, and subsequent reevaluation and proper oral health care are needed.

Keywords: Oral complications; Orotracheal Intubation; Premature Infant.

PubMed Disclaimer

Conflict of interest statement

DECLARATION OF INTEREST: The authors had no conflicts of interest to declare.

Figures

Fig. 1
Fig. 1. Photograph depicting defective development of enamel in the primary maxillary right central incisor with a yellowish lesion.
Fig. 2
Fig. 2. Radiograph depicting malformation of the primary maxillary left lateral incisor and canine.
Fig. 3
Fig. 3. Photograph depicting delayed eruption of the primary maxillary left lateral incisor and canine.
Fig. 4
Fig. 4. Photograph depicting a narrow palate.
See this image and copyright information in PMC

References

    1. Gabris K, Tarjan I, Rozsa N. Dental trauma in children presenting for treatment at the Department of Dentistry for Children and Orthodontics, Budapest, 1985-1999. Dent Traumatol. 2001;17:103–108. - PubMed
    1. Hamilton FA, Hill FJ, Holloway PJ. An investigation of dento-alveolar trauma and its treatment in an adolescent population. Part 1: The prevalence and incidence of injuries and the extent and adequacy of treatment received. Br Dent J. 1997;182:91–95. - PubMed
    1. Petti S, Tarsitani G. Traumatic injuries to anterior teeth in Italian schoolchildren: prevalence and risk factors. Endod Dent Traumatol. 1996;12:294–297. - PubMed
    1. Uzamis M, Olmez S, Er N. Unusual impaction of inverted primary incisor: report of case. ASDC J Dent Child. 2001;68:67–69. 32. - PubMed
    1. Shin SM, Chang YP, Lee ES, Lee YA, Son DW, Kim MH, et al. Low birth weight, very low birth weight, very low birth weight rates of newborn infants in Korea. J Korean Soc Neonatol. 2005;12:233–237. - PMC - PubMed