Bilateral eruption sequestra: report of case.

A case report of bilateral eruption sequestra was presented. The eruption sequestrum must be included in the differential diagnosis of pain during eruption. Although previously thought to have little clinical significance, the eruption sequestrum may retain plaque in close association with the newly erupting tooth. The retained eruption sequestrum may lead to pericoronitis or pit and fissure caries. While many spontaneously resorb or exfoliate, some, as in this case, may need surgical removal.