[A study of clinical effects on treatment of 225 cracked-teeth].

Abstract

PURPOSE:

To analyse the clinical effects of cracked-teeth after filling or full crown restoration.

METHODS:

225 cracked-teeth were divided into two groups: the early 77 cracked-teeth and the late 144 cracked-teeth according to their clinical features and diagnosis, and then different interventions were applied, the clinical effects were recordered and analysed.

RESULTS:

There was a significant difference after the early 77 cracked-teeth being treated by filling or full crown rehabilitation after 3 years follow up. The treatment to the late 144 cracked-teeth was excellent after 3 years' observation with root canal therapy or pulp mummification, and finally full crown restoration.

CONCLUSIONS:

By diving cracked-teeth into different stages and giving corresponding treatment, the cracked-teeth can be preserved successfully.

• Authors: Da-Ming Gu
• Journal: Shanghai kou qiang yi xue = Shanghai journal of stomatology (Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue) Vol. 13 Issue 4 Pg. 338-9 (Aug 2004) ISSN: 1006-7248 [Print] China
• PMID: 15349683 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Cracked Tooth Syndrome (therapy)
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Root Canal Therapy
• Treatment Outcome