Newborn Alveolar Mucosa Lesions Quiz

Epstein Pearls, Bohn's Nodules, and Dental Lamina Cysts

• Epstein pearls are small, whitish-yellow papules found on the roof of the mouth, particularly on the median raphe of the palate.

• They are typically 1-2 mm in diameter and are considered harmless, requiring no treatment.

• Epstein pearls are found on the palate, specifically on the median raphe.

• Bohn's nodules are small, soft, and pinkish-white lesions found on the alveolar ridges or gingiva.

• They are considered remnants of the remnants of the dental lamina, a developmental structure that guides tooth formation.

• Bohn's nodules are usually asymptomatic and do not require treatment.

• Dental lamina cysts are formed from remnants of the dental lamina, a developmental structure that guides tooth formation.

• They usually occur in infants and young children, often resolving spontaneously by the age of 3-4 years.

• Dental lamina cysts are typically small and asymptomatic, but can become inflamed or infected in rare cases.

Test your knowledge about Epstein Pearls, Bohn’s Nodules, and Dental Lamina Cysts, which appear as small white or grayish white lesions on the alveolar mucosa of newborns. Learn to differentiate them from natal teeth and understand their spontaneous shedding.