RESUMEN
The presence of teeth at birth or earlier than expected is a rare phenomenon and can evoke a variety of reactions. Natal teeth are those present at birth, while neonatal teeth appear within the first 30 days after birth, constituting an unusual and rare occurrence. This case report describes the management of a 22-day-old female infant with presence of an excessively mobile tooth in the lower jaw since birth, causing breastfeeding difficulties. The tooth appeared whitish opaque in colour, with grade II mobility. Crown size, shape, and appearance were similar to normal teeth. Due to the association of natal teeth with breastfeeding discomfort, extraction was recommended. No vitamin K prophylaxis was administered as the baby had achieved normal safe levels. Topical anesthesia was applied, and the tooth was extracted using primary anterior forceps. Hemostasis was achieved with sterile cotton gauze, and the patient was discharged post-extraction.
RESUMEN
Dental caries and periodontal problems still remain a global health care burden. In developing and underdeveloped countries, the unmet treatment needs of a large part of population is a challenge to the service providers. WHO believes that oral health is a right to everyone. The use of traditional medicine helps in achieving these goals to a large extent. Medicinal plants are a basis for conventional medicine and a substitute for them. Thus, it becomes a matter of importance to have a greater understanding of the pharmacologically active components of the herbal components and their various uses in dentistry. This article aims to understand the phytotherapeutic uses of four commonly used herbal plants, miswak, moringa, triphala and neem.