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What is an enamel infraction?
What is an enamel infraction?
- Fracture involving the root
- Incomplete fracture (crack) of the enamel without loss of tooth substance (correct)
- Fracture with loss of crown substance confined to the enamel
- Fracture of the crown that exposes the pulp
What describes an enamel fracture?
What describes an enamel fracture?
- Fracture involving the root
- Fracture of the crown that exposes the pulp
- Fracture of the crown that does not expose the pulp
- Fracture with loss of crown substance confined to the enamel (correct)
What is a complicated crown fracture?
What is a complicated crown fracture?
- Fracture involving the root
- Fracture that exposes the pulp (correct)
- Fracture of the crown and root that does not expose the pulp
- Fracture of the crown that does not expose the pulp
What defines an uncomplicated crown-root fracture?
What defines an uncomplicated crown-root fracture?
What is a root fracture?
What is a root fracture?
What does a retained root or reserve crown indicate?
What does a retained root or reserve crown indicate?
What is the significance of the term 'complicated crown-root fracture'?
What is the significance of the term 'complicated crown-root fracture'?
What characterizes retained crown-root?
What characterizes retained crown-root?
Study Notes
Tooth Fracture Classification
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Enamel Infraction (T/FX/EI): Characterized by an incomplete crack in the enamel without loss of tooth substance; indicates a minor damage that usually requires observation.
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Enamel Fracture (T/FX/EF): Involves loss of crown substance but is confined solely to the enamel layer; often requires restoration to prevent further damage.
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Uncomplicated Crown Fracture (T/FX/UCF): Defined as a fracture affecting the crown of the tooth without exposing the pulp; typically managed with conservative treatment.
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Complicated Crown Fracture (T/FX/CCF): A more serious condition where the fracture of the crown leads to pulp exposure; necessitates endodontic treatment or extraction depending on the extent of damage.
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Uncomplicated Crown-Root Fracture (T/FX/UCRF): Involves both the crown and the root without exposing the pulp; treatment is often restorative and focuses on preserving tooth vitality.
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Complicated Crown-Root Fracture (T/FX/CCRF): A complex fracture that includes both crown and root with pulp exposure; requires urgent dental intervention to manage pulpal health.
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Root Fracture (T/FX/RF): Involves a fracture that affects only the root of the tooth; management strategies may include splinting or endodontic therapy depending on the fracture line.
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Retained Root or Reserve Crown (RTR): Refers to the presence of a remnant of the root or a reserve crown; may influence future treatment planning and restorative options.
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Retained Crown-Root or Clinical Crown-Reserve Crown (RCR): Describes situations where remnants are present in various tooth types (brachyodont, aradicular hypsodont, radicular hypsodont); important for understanding potential regeneration or restoration needs.
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Explore the different types of tooth fractures with these flashcards. This quiz focuses on key definitions, including enamel infractions and various crown fractures, helping you understand the impact on tooth structure. Ideal for dental students and professionals looking for a quick review.
