Anomalies of the oral cavity in newborns

J Perinatol. 2020 Mar;40(3):359-368. doi: 10.1038/s41372-019-0585-5. Epub 2020 Jan 10.

Abstract

Examination of the oral cavity should be an essential part of the newborn assessment. Early detection of congenital disorders is essential to begin appropriate medical or surgical therapy and to prevent complications that could profoundly affect a child's life. The present review aims to describe the main anomalies of the oral cavity in infants and provide images in order to help the physician in current clinical practice.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Ankyloglossia / diagnosis
  • Ankyloglossia / pathology
  • Early Diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Mouth / pathology
  • Mouth Abnormalities* / diagnosis
  • Mouth Abnormalities* / pathology
  • Mouth Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Mouth Diseases* / pathology
  • Neonatal Screening