Intra‐coronal resorption of unerupted molars

Abstract

A bstract — Histological and clinical evidence exists to show that external coronal resorption of unerupted molars does not extend to the pulp chamber. This paper recommends surgical exposure and restoration of these teeth before progression of the resorptive process weakens the coronal tissue to such an extent that a satisfactory restoration is difficult to achieve. Failure to eliminate the defect before eruption may result in microbial contamination, rapid destruction of the underlying dentine, pulpal and periapical pathosis and possibly loss of the tooth.