title: A false diagnosis of a cracked tooth: report of case.
abstract: A case of false diagnosis of cracked tooth syndrome is reported, illustrating an instance in which all of the diagnostic criteria suggested reasons for the syndrome; however, the actual cause was related to atypical root canal anatomy and external root resorption of the tooth in question.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Hawks
authors.forename: T P
authors.initials: TP
authors.lastname: Mullaney
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003387:Cracked Tooth Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008963:Molar; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000175:diagnosis; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000473:pathology