A report on two patients with vertical root fracture: a dilemma for the periodontist, endodontist, and patient.
This paper describes two patients with vertically cracked roots. They illustrate the detailed attention which should be given to the signs, symptoms, and subsequent investigations which may lead to a diagnosis of vertical root fracture, and show the advantages of consultation between the periodontist, the endodontist, and the general dental practitioner.
Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin.
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D000328:Adult; D001641:Bicuspid / Q000293:injuries; D003387:Cracked Tooth Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries; D008437:Maxilla; D008875:Middle Aged; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010482:Periapical Abscess / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D015865:Racquet Sports / Q000293:injuries; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology