Diagnosis and management of teeth with vertical root fractures

Authors
Moule, AJ Kahler, B
Citation
Aj. Moule et B. Kahler, Diagnosis and management of teeth with vertical root fractures, AUST DENT J, 44(2), 1999, pp. 75-87
Citations number
54
Categorie Soggetti
Dentistry/Oral Surgery & Medicine
Journal title
AUSTRALIAN DENTAL JOURNAL
ISSN journal
00450421 → ACNP
Volume
44
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
75 - 87
Database
ISI
SICI code
0045-0421(199906)44:2<75:DAMOTW>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
Vertical fractures in teeth can present difficulties in diagnosis. There ar e, however, many specific clinical and radiographical signs which, when pre sent, can alert clinicians to the existence of a fracture. In this review, the diagnosis of vertical root fractures is discussed in detail, and exampl es are presented of clinical and radiographic signs associated with these f ractured teeth. Treatment alternatives are discussed for both posterior and anterior teeth.