Management of Cracked Tooth with Deep Cracks and Periodontal Defect: A 1-year follow-up

Dewi Anat , Yeh Yada, Vinaikosal Naruephorn, Louwakul Phumisak

Published Online: Jul 14, 2020 DOI

Nowadays, the incidence of cracked tooth increases from the past. Cracked tooth not only cause pulpal disease but may also lead to periodontal problems, leading to tooth loss. The prognosis of cracked tooth relates to the extent of crack line and level of periodontal defect. A literature review showed pulp necrosis due to cracked tooth could be sealed favourably following root canal disinfection and proper sealing. Stabilization with an adequate cuspal coverage restoration will also increase the long-term success of root canal treatment. This case report describes the treatment of a tooth diagnosed with pulp necrosis with progression of the crack line into the root along with a periodontal defect and the successful treatment outcome after 1-year follow-up.

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Dewi A, Yeh Y, Vinaikosal N, Louwakul P. Management of Cracked Tooth with Deep Cracks and Periodontal Defect: A 1-year follow-up: A case reports/series. CM Dent J [Internet]. 2020 Jul 14 [cited 2024 Nov 18];41(2):175-186. Available from: https://www.dent.cmu.ac.th/cmdj/frontend/web/?r=site/viewarticle&id=63

Dewi, A., Yeh, Y., Vinaikosal, N. & Louwakul, P. (2020). Management of Cracked Tooth with Deep Cracks and Periodontal Defect: A 1-year follow-up. CM Dent J, 41(2), 175-186. Retrieved from: https://www.dent.cmu.ac.th/cmdj/frontend/web/?r=site/viewarticle&id=63

Dewi, A., Yeh Yada,Vinaikosal Naruephorn and Louwakul Phumisak . 2020. "Management of Cracked Tooth with Deep Cracks and Periodontal Defect: A 1-year follow-up." CM Dent J, 41(2), 175-186. https://www.dent.cmu.ac.th/cmdj/frontend/web/?r=site/viewarticle&id=63

Dewi, A. et al. 2020. 'Management of Cracked Tooth with Deep Cracks and Periodontal Defect: A 1-year follow-up', CM Dent J, 41(2), 175-186. Retrieved from https://www.dent.cmu.ac.th/cmdj/frontend/web/?r=site/viewarticle&id=63

Dewi, A., Yeh, Y., Vinaikosal, N. and Louwakul, P. "Management of Cracked Tooth with Deep Cracks and Periodontal Defect: A 1-year follow-up", CM Dent J, vol.41, no. 2, pp. 175-186, Jul. 2020.

Dewi, A., Yeh, Y., Vinaikosal, N., et al. "Management of Cracked Tooth with Deep Cracks and Periodontal Defect: A 1-year follow-up." CM Dent J, vol.41, no. 2, Jul. 2020, pp. 175-186, https://www.dent.cmu.ac.th/cmdj/frontend/web/?r=site/viewarticle&id=63