[Clinical curative effect of early treatment on cracked tooth].
OBJECTIVE
To study the effective method of early treatment on cracked tooth.


METHODS
Sixty cracked teeth were randomly divided into Group A and Group B. Teeth of Group A were treated by means of occlusal adjustment and filling. Teeth of Group B were treated by employing porcelain complete veneer crown. Curative effect was evaluated every half a year and last 2 years.


RESULTS
The achievement ratio of Group A and Group B was 53.33% and 83.33%. There was significant difference between them (P<0.01).


CONCLUSIONS
Porcelain complete veneer crown is a better method to treat cracked tooth. It can decrease the occurrence of pulpitis and fracture.
Dep. of Prosthodontics, Stomatological Hospital of Neijiang, Neijiang 641000, China.
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D003387:Cracked Tooth Syndrome; D003442:Crowns; D006801:Humans