Clinical Characteristics and Diagnostic Features of Cracked Molar Teeth - An Evaluative Study
A combined approach using history, clinical signs and symptoms, and tests, such as bite test, transillumination, and staining with methylene blue dye, is recommended for detecting cracks in teeth. Most cracked teeth showed pulpal diagnosis of irreversible pulpitis and pulpal necrosis, for which root canal treatment is recommended.
Authors
- Periasamy Ravishankar
- V Ashokkumar
Institutions
- Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Indian Journal of Dental Research
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_656_25
- Primary Topic
- Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00