management of severe pre-eruptive caries in first permanent molar: a case report

Introduction: the study aimed to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of a six years old boy with severe pre-eruptive caries with preservation of pulp vitality after surgical exposure in the permanent mandibular molar. pre-eruptive intra coronal caries are often an accidental lesion as a radiolucent finding in the coronal dentin of a tooth which did not erupted into the oral space. however, treatment modality is still not reported systematically. case presentation: the preventive approach effectively preserved the tooth vitality with no symptoms, while normal root development is processing during follow-up sessions. conclusions: accurate radiographic examination in visit and follow up sessions is fundamental for proper detection and intervention in pre-eruptive caries lesions.