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Diagnosis and management of oral lesions and conditions in the newborn

Willie F.P. van Heerden, Andre W. van Zyl
South African Family Practice | Vol 52, No 6 : November/December| a1527 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/20786204.2010.10874032 | ©
Submitted: 04 February 2010 | Published: 09 December 2010

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Willie F.P. van Heerden, Department of Oral Pathology and Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, University of Pretoria,, South Africa
Andre W. van Zyl, Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, University of Pretoria, South Africa

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Abstract

Infants frequently present with oral lesions and conditions that may lead to anxiety among parents. The most common lesions and conditions include natal and neonatal teeth, the different oral mucosal cysts of the newborn, ankyloglossia and congenital epulis of the gingiva. The diagnostic features and management principles of these lesions are discussed in order for healthcare workers to provide proper care and counselling to patients and parents.

Keywords

infant; newborn; oral mucosa; oral lesions

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