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What typically causes cracked and chipped teeth?
What typically causes cracked and chipped teeth?
What is the primary method for diagnosing cracked teeth?
What is the primary method for diagnosing cracked teeth?
What treatment is commonly used for cracked cusps?
What treatment is commonly used for cracked cusps?
What dental instrument is specifically designed to assess cracked teeth?
What dental instrument is specifically designed to assess cracked teeth?
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What pain level can result from cracks reaching the enamel-dentin junction?
What pain level can result from cracks reaching the enamel-dentin junction?
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Study Notes
Dental Conditions
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Cracks and Incisal Chipping:
- Occurs with age
- Very painful if reaches the enamel-dentin junction (EDJ)
- Cracks initially filled with saliva debris
- Diagnosis using stains (toluidine blue or erythrosine)
- Caused by blows, hard foods, or extreme temperatures
- Treated with fluoride application (4-8%)
Cracked Cusp
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Cause:
- Excessive expansion of metallic fillings
- Marginal decay undermining the cusp
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Prevention/Treatment:
- Crowns or onlays can protect cracked cusps
Tooth Slooth
- Use: Used to detect cracked teeth and incomplete cusp fractures
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Test your knowledge on the causes, diagnosis, and treatments of cracked teeth. Explore common injury mechanisms, diagnostic methods, and instruments used in dentistry to assess such conditions. Understand the implications of cracked teeth on dental health.
