J Dent Anesth Pain Med.  2019 Oct;19(5):245-252. 10.17245/jdapm.2019.19.5.245.

Dental complications associated with neonatal intubation in preterm infants

• Kim IH
• Kang CM
• Song JS
• Lee JH

• KMID: 2461240
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.17245/jdapm.2019.19.5.245

Abstract

This paper describes the potential oral complications in preterm infants who have undergone orotracheal intubation. Neonatal intubation may have adverse effects on the developing deciduous teeth, oral soft tissues, and even the permanent teeth. However, endotracheal intubation may be essential for the survival of premature infants, owing to incomplete tracheal development. Excessive pressure to the oral tissue must be avoided, in cases where orotracheal intubation is inevitable. Moreover, the potential oral complications must be considered when neonatal intubation is performed for the patient's survival, and subsequent reevaluation and proper oral health care are needed.

Keyword

Oral complications; Orotracheal Intubation; Premature Infant

MeSH Terms

Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature*
Intubation*
Intubation, Intratracheal
Oral Health
Tooth
Tooth, Deciduous

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Photograph depicting defective development of enamel in the primary maxillary right central incisor with a yellowish lesion.

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  Fig. 2 Radiograph depicting malformation of the primary maxillary left lateral incisor and canine.

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  Fig. 3 Photograph depicting delayed eruption of the primary maxillary left lateral incisor and canine.

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  Fig. 4 Photograph depicting a narrow palate.

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