ReviewClinical and experimental dental research2022
Treatment of cracked teeth: A comprehensive narrative review.
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- Development of a nomogram to predict 5-year tooth loss after root canal treatment in patients with cracked teeth and chronic irreversible pulpitis.Acta odontologica Scandinavica · 2026Article
- Clinical performance of lithium disilicate ceramic occlusal veneers for restoring cracked teeth: A 2- to 4-year prospective cohort study.Clinical oral investigations · 2026Article
- Structured Differential Diagnosis of Orofacial Pain Associated with an Enamel Crack Using ICOP and ICHD-3: A Case Report.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Evaluating large language models for interpreting and applying caries guidelines in clinical decision support.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Evaluation of fracture resistance and crack propensity of bulk-fill composite restorations reinforced by polyethylene fiber.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Characteristics of cracks in posterior teeth and factors associated with symptoms: a cross-sectional practice-based observational study.Australian dental journal · 2025Observational
- Diagnostic Accuracy of Methods Used to Detect Cracked Teeth.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2025Article
- Position statement on longitudinal cracks and fractures of teeth.International endodontic journal · 2025Review
- Innovative Approaches in Dental Care: Electrical Impedance Analysis (EIA) for Early Caries Detection.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Clinical Outcomes and Complication Rates of Endodontically Treated Teeth with Fixed Dental Prostheses: A Retrospective Study.Dentistry journal · 2025Article
- Effect of different restorative design and materials on stress distribution in cracked teeth: a finite element analysis study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Efficacy of Biodentine as an Intraorifice Barrier in a Cracked Tooth with Endo-periodontal Lesions: A Case Report.Iranian endodontic journal · 2025Article
- Investigation of validity and inter examiner agreement of quantitative light induced fluorescent images in diagnosing cracked teeth.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Managing Cracked Teeth with Root Extension: A Prospective Preliminary Study Using Biodentine™ Material.International journal of dentistry · 2024Article
- Treatment of cracked teeth: A comprehensive narrative review.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2022Review
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Abstract
objectivesThe term "cracked tooth" is used to describe an incomplete fracture initiated from the crown and progressing towards a subgingival direction. Despite the high prevalence of cracked teeth and their frequent association with symptoms and pulpal or periapical pathoses, there is still no consensus in the literature with regard to their restorative and endodontic management. Therefore, the aim of this narrative review was to evaluate the most relevant research and provide an up-to-date comprehensive overview regarding the treatment of cracked teeth. MATERIALS AND
methodsAn electronic literature search was carried out in MEDLINE (via Ovid), Embase (via Ovid), Scopus, and Web of Science as well as several "Grey literature" sources up to February 22nd 2022 using a combination of pre-specified 'free-text' terms (keywords) and "subject headings." The search process was supplemented by handsearching in relevant dental journals and reference lists. This narrative review focused on clinical follow-up studies (observational or interventional studies, case series/reports), laboratory studies and systematic reviews written in English language that reported data on treatment of permanent cracked teeth. The selection of relevant studies was carried out by two reviewers (AK and DG) working independently in two consecutive stages: title/abstract screening and full-text retrieval. Any discrepancies in the study selection were resolved by discussion between the reviewers.
resultsIn total, 64 articles were selected for inclusion in this narrative review.
conclusionsCracked teeth with normal pulp or reversible pulpitis have exhibited high pulp and tooth survival rates by the provision of direct or indirect composite restorations. Besides, recent data favour monitoring, especially in the absence of symptoms or compromised tooth structure. When endodontic intervention is required, current evidence suggests that along with appropriate restorative management, outcomes of cracked teeth may be comparable to those of non-cracked root filled teeth.
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