Date: 01/2007
Journal: JOE
Cracked teeth diagnosed early with RP can be treated with a crown, but 20% will need RCT within 6 months.
Diagnosis and Treatment
Date: 01/2008
Journal: JOE
A direct bonded composite resin restoration can be considered in the treatment of a cracked tooth, when considering all the literature for vitality protection.
Date: 01/2012
Journal: JOE
Bite test is most reliable for reproducing symptoms; multiple diagnostic modalities recommended for detecting cracks.
Date: 01/2006
Journal: Dental Traumatology
Cracks are frequently found in non-restored or restored with minimal tooth structure removal, so all teeth must be checked for cracks carefully. The bite test is highly diagnostic.
Date: 01/2001
Journal: IEJ
Oral facial pain of long duration may be related to cracked teeth; The sooner it is diagnosed, the less diffuse the pain will be (potentially easier to localize). Once a proper diagnosis is reached, high success is seen with treatment.