Diagnosis and management of oral lesions and conditions in the newborn

Willie F P van Heerden; Andre W van Zyl

Diagnosis and management of oral lesions and conditions in the newborn

Willie F P van Heerden University of Pretoria
Andre W van Zyl University of Pretoria

Keywords: infant, newborn, oral mucosa, oral lesions

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.

Author Biographies

Willie F P van Heerden, University of Pretoria

BChD, MChD (Oral Path), FCPath(SA)Oral Path, PhD, DSc Department of Oral Pathology and Oral Biology

Andre W van Zyl, University of Pretoria

BChD, MChD (OMP)(Stell) Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Pretoria

Published

2010-04-21

Issue

Vol 52, No 6 - November/December 2010

Section

CPD

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