Diagnosis and management of teeth with vertical root fractures

Aust Dent J. 1999 Jun;44(2):75-87. doi: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.1999.tb00205.x.

Abstract

Vertical fractures in teeth can present difficulties in diagnosis. There are, however, many specific clinical and radiographical signs which, when present, can alert clinicians to the existence of a fracture. In this review, the diagnosis of vertical root fractures is discussed in detail, and examples are presented of clinical and radiographic signs associated with these fractured teeth. Treatment alternatives are discussed for both posterior and anterior teeth.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Alveolar Bone Loss / diagnostic imaging
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Periodontal Ligament / diagnostic imaging
  • Periodontal Pocket / diagnosis
  • Prognosis
  • Radiography
  • Root Canal Therapy
  • Root Resorption / diagnostic imaging
  • Surgical Flaps
  • Tooth Fractures / diagnosis*
  • Tooth Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Tooth Fractures / surgery
  • Tooth Fractures / therapy
  • Tooth Root / diagnostic imaging
  • Tooth Root / injuries*
  • Tooth Root / surgery
  • Toothache / diagnosis