title: Clinical survey of fractured teeth.
abstract: Through a standardized procedure using clinical examination, interviews, and dental history, this 2-year study documents 100 cases of tooth fracture in 98 patients. For comparison, pertinent information was also recorded for more than 2,000 teeth in a randomly selected sample population. Two chief types of fracture were found: incomplete crown-root fractures and root fractures associated with earlier endodontic therapy.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Gher
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Dunlap
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.forename: L V
authors.initials: LV
authors.lastname: Kuhl
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003387:Cracked Tooth Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D003442:Crowns; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D008875:Middle Aged; D011897:Random Allocation; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000293:injuries