Cracked tooth syndrome--incidence, clinical findings and treatment.
Cracked tooth syndrome (CTS) is a common occurrence in modern general practice. This article reviews the forces placed on the human dentition and the effect restorative dentistry has on the strength of tooth structure. The study reports on the incidence of CTS in a general practice, finding a far higher incidence in teeth which have had the marginal ridge restored than those which have not. The various types of treatment modalities advocated and their relative merits are discussed.
School of Dental Science, University of Melbourne.
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D003387:Cracked Tooth Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003723:Dental Amalgam; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000009:adverse effects; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007284:Inlays; D008297:Male; D008963:Molar / Q000293:injuries; D019233:Retreatment; D014098:Toothache / Q000209:etiology; D014739:Victoria / Q000453:epidemiology
D003723:Dental Amalgam