Tooth Fracture

Tooth fracture

A tooth fracture is a traumatic disruption of the integrity of the crown or root of a tooth. There are several types of fractures:

1. Fracture (fracture) of enamel
2. Dentin fracture without pulp exposure
3. Dentin fracture with pulp exposure
4. Tooth root fracture

Symptoms of a tooth fracture:

1. Severe pain that gets worse when you try to open your mouth
2. Pain when touching a tooth
3. Spontaneous throbbing pain, sharply increasing when opening the mouth (when the pulp is exposed)

Treatment for a tooth fracture depends on its type:

1. When the pulp is exposed, vital extirpation (pulp removal) is performed.
2. If the root is fractured, the tooth is removed.
3. In case of enamel fracture and partial dentin fracture, observation is prescribed, and then cosmetic restoration of the crown is carried out.

The prognosis for a crown fracture is favorable - it is usually possible to save the tooth. A root fracture often leads to tooth loss. Timely consultation with a doctor and proper treatment of the fracture allow you to preserve the integrity of the tooth as much as possible.