title: Diagnosis and management of teeth with vertical root fractures.
abstract: Vertical fractures in teeth can present difficulties in diagnosis. There are, however, many specific clinical and radiographical signs which, when present, can alert clinicians to the existence of a fracture. In this review, the diagnosis of vertical root fractures is discussed in detail, and examples are presented of clinical and radiographic signs associated with these fractured teeth. Treatment alternatives are discussed for both posterior and anterior teeth.
authors.affiliation: Brisbane Endodontic Research Group, Queensland.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Moule
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Kahler
mesh_terms: D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D010513:Periodontal Ligament / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010514:Periodontal Pocket / Q000175:diagnosis; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D014098:Toothache / Q000175:diagnosis