The management of cracked tooth syndrome in dental practice

Br Dent J. 2017 May 12;222(9):659-666. doi: 10.1038/sj.bdj.2017.398.

Abstract

Cracked tooth syndrome is a commonly encountered condition in dental practice which frequently causes diagnostic and management challenges. This paper provides an overview of the diagnosis of this condition and goes on to discuss current short and long-term management strategies applicable to dental practitioners. This paper also covers the diagnosis and management of this common condition and aims to inform clinicians of the current thinking, as well as to provide an overview of the techniques commonly used in managing cracked tooth syndrome.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cracked Tooth Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Cracked Tooth Syndrome / therapy*
  • Dental Restoration, Permanent / methods
  • Humans
  • Occlusal Splints