title: The undiagnosed split-root syndrome.
abstract: The split-root syndrome is an often misdiagnosed painful condition. The major causes of the splits have been discussed. In addition, classical symptoms associated with this syndrome have been illustrated by two case reports to facilitate the syndrome's recognition.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003387:Cracked Tooth Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000601:surgery; D003762:Dental Instruments / Q000009:adverse effects; D003772:Dental Pins / Q000009:adverse effects; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008409:Mastication; D013696:Temperature; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000293:injuries*