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  1. J.P.C. Peper

    J.P.C. Peper Bronze Member

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    What's your diagnosis?

    This is a newborn.

    I'll post the correct answer in a few days!

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    J.P.C. Peper, Jul 12, 2012
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    Neonatal teeth
     

    Gospodin Seki, Jul 14, 2012
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    Correct answer:

    Yes, it's neonatal teeth.

    In sporadic cases, one or more incisivi are already present at birth. They must be removed, because of the risk of aspiration when the teeth fall out (which they could do very soon).
     

    J.P.C. Peper, Jul 15, 2012
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