Outcome of Endodontically Treated Teeth Diagnosed With Cracked Tooth
Abstract
Cameron first described the cracked tooth as an incomplete fracture of vital posterior teeth involving dentin and possibly pulpal tissues. According to the American Association of Endodontists, a cracked tooth is defined as an "incomplete, greenstick fracture that is initiated from the crown and extends subgingivally". The overall incidence of patients with a cracked tooth referred to a private endodontic practice over a six year period was 9.7% in a population of 8,175 patients. When diagnosed with reversible pulpitis and restored with a crown, 21% of these teeth were reported to require endodontic treatment within six months.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2015
- Accession Number
- AD1012692
Entities
People
- Kittima Boonsirisermsook
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences