Dental complications associated with neonatal intubation in preterm infants
10.17245/jdapm.2019.19.5.245
- Author:
Ik Hwan KIM
1
;
Chung Min KANG
;
Je Seon SONG
;
Jae Ho LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea. LEEJH@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Oral complications;
Orotracheal Intubation;
Premature Infant
- MeSH:
Humans;
Infant, Newborn;
Infant, Premature;
Intubation;
Intubation, Intratracheal;
Oral Health;
Tooth;
Tooth, Deciduous
- From:Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
2019;19(5):245-252
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
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.
