Fibroma osificante periférico del recién nacido: Una potencial complicación posterior a la extracción de dientes natales

Abstract

Oral soft tissue injuries are rare in newborns and can lead to inappropriate feeding, growth, and cognitive development. Peripheral ossifying fibroma is a reactive lesion of the gingiva, with only five cases reported in newborns. Objective: To report a case of peripheral ossifying fibroma in a newborn, and to discuss the complications associated with natal/neonatal teeth. Clinical case: A 4-month-old Mexican male presented two natal teeth that were extrac-ted fifteen days after birth. Subsequently, soft tissue growth was observed in this area, with two radiopaque zones radiographically identi-fied. With the presumptive diagnosis of reacti - ve lesion, an excisional biopsy was performed, with satisfactory evolution during follow-up. Conclusions: Peripheral ossifying fibroma should be considered as a potential complication due to the presence or extraction of natal/neonatal teeth, and should be treated promptly due to its clinical repercussions.