title: Predisposing and contributing factors for complete and incomplete tooth fractures.
abstract: The rehabilitation of fractured teeth may create problems for both patient and clinician. This paper updates the reader on the many factors that have been implicated in the aetiology of fractures, so highlighting a preventive rather than curative perspective to clinical dentistry.
authors.affiliation: Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield.
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Ellis
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: McCord
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Burke
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000009:adverse effects; D003769:Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / Q000150:complications; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000150:complications; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D012737:Sex Factors; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control