cracked teeth Flashcards
what are craze lines
most teeth have them!
only in enamel
not a problem unless esthetically
how to differentiate craze lines
transillumination
fractured cusp tx
remove cusp and restore tooth
only need RCT if pulp involved
where does a cracked tooth start
crown, usually MESIODISTAL
how to prepare cracked tooth
must be prepared until the crack is gone, may need crown/RCT or extraction
where does a split tooth start
crown, usually MESIODISTAL
what is the end result of an untreated cracked tooth
split tooth
when is extraction necessary for split tooth
if it extends onto root surface below restorable area
where do vertical root fractures start
starts in root not crown
what direction are vertical root fractures usualy
buccolingual
t/f vertical root fractures almost always have had endo
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how to treat vertical root fracture
extraction or removal of fractured root (root amputation)
what type of restorations ppt cracked teeth
small restorations NOT involving marginal ridge
symptoms of cracked tooth
complaints to biting, hot/cold sensitivity (act like cavities)
can you tell if a tooth is cracked on radiographs
not usually (M-D)
