Abstract :

Cracked teeth are a common clinical finding which often pose challenges in diagnosing due to patient’s varied symptoms and unclear presentation. Clinicians also face the dilemma of whether to extract or save a cracked tooth. In this evidence-based discussion, we will go through the classification and diagnosis of different types of cracked teeth as well as the management protocols and prognosis for them.

Learning objectives :

• Participants will be updated on the latest terminologies used for crack tooth as well as the future direction in crack tooth diagnosis
• Management strategies of vital cracked tooth versus symptomatic irreversible pulpitis/necrotic cracked tooth
• Learn to prognosticate cracked tooth