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