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Clinical Management of Cracked Teeth A Staged Approach from Singaporean Practice

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Cracked teeth are increasingly encountered in general dental practice and they present diagnostic and restorative challenges. Currently, the restorative treatment protocol for cracked teeth remains largely clinician-dependent. This case series aims to demonstrate a staged approach used to manage symptomatic cracked teeth in the Singapore healthcare system. The first case describes a cracked tooth with reversible pulpitis managed with interim stabilisation using a preformed metal band and review of pulpal status prior to definitive management with a full-coverage crown. The second case describes a cracked tooth with pulpal necrosis requiring root canal treatment before definitive full-coverage restoration. Both cases demonstrated resolution of symptoms and tooth preservation following stabilisation and cuspal-coverage restoration.

Source: Journal of the Irish Dental Association

DOI: 10.58541/001c.173658

Authors: Yong Tong Wong, David McReynolds

Institution: Dublin Dental University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments

Subfield: Oral Surgery

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7225397203