title: Cracked teeth: a review of the literature.
abstract: Although cracked teeth are a common problem for patients and dentists, there is a dearth of evidence-based guidelines on how to prevent, diagnose, and treat cracks in teeth. The purpose of this article is to review the literature to establish what evidence exists regarding the risk factors for cracked teeth and their prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Oregon Health & Science University, 611 SW Campus Drive, Portland, OR 97239, USA.
authors.forename: Erinne B
authors.initials: EB
authors.lastname: Lubisich
authors.forename: Thomas J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Hilton
authors.forename: Jack
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ferracane
mesh_terms: D003387:Cracked Tooth Syndrome / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003442:Crowns; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D014081:Tooth Extraction