Non-syndromic Association of Natal Teeth in a Case of Septic Arthritis: Does Correlation Imply Causality?

Non-syndromic Association of Natal Teeth in a Case of Septic Arthritis: Does Correlation Imply Causality?

Disturbances of dental development may result in anomalies, which may be apparent as soon as the child is born. This report aims to describe the occurrence of natal teeth in a non-syndromic case of neonatal septic arthritis of the knee joint. Various systemic conditions have been associated with the...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 14; no. 7
Main Authors: Hotwani, Kavita, Thosar, Nilima R
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Palo Alto Cureus Inc 20-07-2022
Cureus
Subjects:
Arthritis
Case reports
Dentistry
Dentists
Edema
Pediatrics
Sepsis
Teeth
Vitamin deficiency
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Summary:Disturbances of dental development may result in anomalies, which may be apparent as soon as the child is born. This report aims to describe the occurrence of natal teeth in a non-syndromic case of neonatal septic arthritis of the knee joint. Various systemic conditions have been associated with the occurrence of natal teeth in the past. The present report highlights the importance of a proper referral system between the pediatrician and the pediatric dentist to provide a multidisciplinary approach in the first few months of life.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.27061