Pre-eruptive intracoronal resorption in “high-risk” impacted third molars: A report of four cases

Elsevier

Available online 25 September 2022

Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial SurgeryAbstract

Pre-eruptive intracoronal resorption (PEIR) is usually an incidental finding as a radiolucent lesion within the coronal dentin of unerupted teeth. Through the four cases reported here, authors would demonstrate deeply impacted “high-risk” third molars with PEIR defects, showing an increased risk of inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) injury. However, follow-up or coronectomy may eliminate or reduce the risk of neurosensory disturbances, in case of PEIR lesions this can be contradictory due to the unpredictable reactions of the third molar's pulp. Cases show the important role of preoperative imaging in the diagnostics and management of deeply impacted PEIR third molars and highlight the need for investigations regarding coronectomy in such cases.

© 2022 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery.

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