Bohn’s Nodules in Newborns - Surya dental care
Bohnu2019s nodules are harmless white gum cysts in newborns. Learn how common they are, if theyu2019re painful, how they differ from Epstein pearls, and treatment tips. For more info visit: // /bohns-nodules/
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Bohns Nodules in Newborns From Surya Dental Care Causes, Diagnosis & Management
What Are Bohns Nodules? Originate from minor salivary gland remnants or odontogenic epithelium Small, harmless cysts (1 3 mm) on newborn s gums Filled with keratin; firm, whitish-gray & painless
Typically located on the buccal or lingual sides of the alveolar ridges Often more common in the upper jaw (maxilla) Appearance & Location Usually appear shortly after birth in clusters of 2 6
Pathogenesis RESULT OF TRAPPED EPITHELIAL TISSUE DURING PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT CLASSIFIED AS KERATIN-FILLED CYSTS ORIGINATING EITHER FROM DENTAL LAMINA REMNANTS OR MINOR SALIVARY GLANDS
Asymptomatic and non- threatening Clinical Course Spontaneously rupture or resolve in weeks to months (typically by 3 5 months)
Visual exam is sufficient for most cases Differential includes Epstein pearls, dental lamina cysts, natal/neonatal teeth Diagnosis Radiographs only if natal/neonatal teeth are suspected
Mainstay is parental reassurance and education No treatment required Management Regular monitoring, but active intervention is unnecessary
If cysts persist beyond 5 months, are symptomatic, or mimic natal teeth When to Follow Up Refer for further evaluation to rule out other anomalies
Condition Location Treatment Outcome Alveolar ridges (maxillary/mand.) Self-resolves in months Bohn s Nodules None needed Epstein Pearls Palatal midline None needed Self-resolves Dental Lamina Cysts Quick Comparison Alveolar ridge None needed Same course Natal/Neonatal Teeth May need extraction Potential complications Anterior mandible
Key Takeaways Recognizing them prevents unnecessary referrals or procedures Bohn s nodules are common, benign, and self-limiting No treatment; reassurance is key
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