title: Incomplete fractures in intact bilateral maxillary first molars: a case report.
abstract: A case of incomplete fractures occurring bilaterally in intact maxillary first molars is described. The etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of incomplete tooth fractures are discussed. The clinical results in this case showed that early diagnosis and treatment can prevent further extension of the crack into the pulp and subsequent complete tooth fracture.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology, Nihon University, School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ito
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Nanba
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Akashi
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Murai
mesh_terms: D002012:Bruxism / Q000150:complications; D003387:Cracked Tooth Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D003769:Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D008875:Middle Aged; D008963:Molar / Q000293:injuries*; D014098:Toothache / Q000209:etiology