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[Treatment results of 216 cracked teeth: clinical analysis].
Wei-Min Sun, Li-Rong Hu, Chunping Yan
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Abstract
PURPOSE: To evaluate the treatment results of 216 cracked teeth. METHODS: Between May 1991 and May 2003, 208 patients with 216 cracked teeth were treated according to the stages. The patients were followed up and the final outcomes were analyzed, retrospectively. RESULTS: The majority of the patients were between 40 and 60 years, with a predominance in males. The cracked lines were mainly located in the mesial grooves. The dominant treatment modality was binding of band, adjustment of occlusion, endodontic therapy and restoration with artificial crowns, with a success rate of 92%. CONCLUSION: Cracked teeth are commonly seen clinically with appropriate treatment, these teeth can be still useful. Routine extraction of these teeth are not advocated.