Analysis of factors associated with cracked teeth

Author: Seo DG, Yi YA, Shin SJ, Park JW.

Source: Journal of Endodontics.

Year: 2012

Comment:

In this study, the facturing of teeth is related to amalgam fillings.

Abstract / Excerpt:

“Eighty-seven teeth were diagnosed with a cracked tooth (81.3%), 14 were diagnosed with vertical root fracture (VRF, 13.1%), 4 had a split tooth (3.7%), and 2 had a fractured cusp (1.9%); 82.2% showed a sensitive reaction on the bite test. Longitudinal tooth fractures were observed most frequently in patient in their 40s. The upper first molar (28.0%) was most frequently cracked, followed by the lower first molar (25.2%), the lower second molar (20.6%), and the upper second molar (16.8%). Most longitudinal tooth fractures (72.0%) occurred mainly in restored teeth, whereas only 28.0% were found in intact teeth. Compared with resin (4.7%) or porcelain (0.9%), the use of nonbonded inlay restoration materials such as gold (20.5%) or amalgam (18.7%) increased the occurrence of longitudinal tooth fractures. Out of 107 of longitudinal fractured teeth, 33 (30.8%) were treated endodontically and 74 (69.2%) were not. VRF was associated with endodontic treatment.”

Citation:

Seo DG, Yi YA, Shin SJ, Park JW. Analysis of factors associated with cracked teeth. Journal of Endodontics. 2012; 38(3): 288-292.