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

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