Cracked tooth

Biting pain that comes and goes may be a crack. Dr. Cortés wrote a book on cracks and longitudinal fractures.

Symptoms

Sharp pain when biting or releasing the bite.
Sensitivity to cold that comes and goes.
Pain that is hard to locate.

Diagnosis

Cracks rarely show on X-rays. We find them with bite tests, staining and the microscope. Early diagnosis lets us protect the tooth with a crown or a root canal.

Cases

Split tooth that was kept. Lower molar · 6-year follow-up. Clinical case, Colombian Institute of Endodontics — **Split tooth that was kept**Lower molar · 6-year follow-up

Diagnosis confirmed under the microscope. Fracture · Diagnosis. Clinical case, Colombian Institute of Endodontics — **Diagnosis confirmed under the microscope**Fracture · Diagnosis

FAQ

Does a crack heal on its own?

No. It tends to grow, so it should be treated early.

Emergencies