Research Article

Radiographic Assessment of Pre-Eruptive Intracoronal Resorption in the Pediatric Population of Southeastern Anatolia Region of Turkey: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study

Volume: 28 Number: 1 March 28, 2025
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Radiographic Assessment of Pre-Eruptive Intracoronal Resorption in the Pediatric Population of Southeastern Anatolia Region of Turkey: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

Aim: This study aims to evaluate the prevalence and distribution of pre-eruptive intracoronal resorption (PEIR) in panoramic radiographs of children and adolescents aged 6-16 years who sought clinical care for various reasons in the Southeastern Anatolia Region of Turkey. The study also seeks to contribute to the early diagnosis and treatment processes of PEIR. Materials and Methods: Panoramic radiographs of 2,597 individuals who visited the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Dicle University Faculty of Dentistry between January 2021 and December 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. Data were evaluated based on age, gender, tooth type, and dental arch. The prevalence of PEIR and the distribution of affected teeth across different dentition stages were examined in detail. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS V23 software, with a significance level set at p<0.05. Results: The individual prevalence of PEIR was found to be 2.9%, while the tooth-based prevalence was 0.13%. PEIR was most commonly observed during the mixed dentition period and in the mandibular permanent teeth. No statistically significant difference was detected between genders (p=0.104), although PEIR was more prevalent in the mandible than in the maxilla. The most frequently affected teeth were the mandibular permanent left second premolar, the right second premolar, and the maxillary permanent left second molar. Conclusion: Early diagnosis plays a critical role in preventing the progression of lesions and improving dental prognosis through appropriate restorative interventions. In our research conducted with panoramic radiographs in the Southeastern Anatolia Region, the prevalence of PEIR was identified as 2.9%. Our study emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis of PEIR and recommends that future studies incorporate advanced imaging techniques, including those from other regions.

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The author declared that this study has received no financial support.

Ethical Statement

This study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki and received ethical approval from the Local Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Dentistry at Dicle University with the protocol number 2023-52, dated December 27, 2023.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Paedodontics

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Publication Date

March 28, 2025

Submission Date

October 31, 2024

Acceptance Date

December 31, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 28 Number: 1

DOI

https://doi.org/10.7126/cumudj.1576936

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA96XM85LM

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Polat Y, Şener HS, Karagöz Doğan G, Tümen EC (March 1, 2025) Radiographic Assessment of Pre-Eruptive Intracoronal Resorption in the Pediatric Population of Southeastern Anatolia Region of Turkey: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal 28 1 62–69.

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