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ALMEIDA, Luiza Helena Silva de; AZEVEDO, Marina Sousa; PAPPEN, Fernanda Geraldo  e  ROMANO, Ana Regina. Eruption hematomas: report of 3 clinical cases in infants. RFO UPF [online]. 2015, vol.20, n.2, pp. 222-226. ISSN 1413-4012.

Eruption cysts are considered a type of dentigerous cyst and may occur in the deciduous dentition. This condition occurs when the eruptive force of the tooth is not enough to overcome the dental arch strength. Either the occlusal or the incisal face of the crown of the tooth remains covered by a hood of gingival mucosa, favoring an inflammatory process of traumatic nature. Objective: This paper aims to present three clinical cases of eruption hematomas associated with deciduous teeth, in infants treated at the project Maternal and Child Dental Care - School of Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, RS, Brazil; and to describe the conduct performed. Case reports: The cases presented are of a 10-month-old girl and two 13 and 18-month-old boys, whose mothers reported the presence of a bluish color change. In all three cases, the cysts were drained because of the mother's report of infant crying since the appearance of the cyst, changes in the chronology of eruption, and difficulties for feeding the child, respectively. Final considerations: Facing an eruption hematoma in infants, the professional should instruct the family and intervene whenever necessary, as it is a simple and resolute procedure.

Palavras-chave : Infants.; Hematoma.; Deciduous tooth..