West China Journal of Stomatology

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Clinical Cur ative Effect of Ear ly Tr eatment on Cr acked Tooth

LU Qun   

  1. Dept. of Prosthodontics, Stomatological Hospital of Neijiang, Neijiang 641000, China
  • Received:2007-04-25 Revised:2007-04-25 Online:2007-04-20 Published:2007-04-20
  • Contact: LU Qun,Tel:0832- 8082999

Abstract:

Objective To study the effective method of early treatment on cracked tooth. Methods Sixty cracked teeth were randomly divided into Group A and Group B. Teeth of Group A were treated by means of occlusal adjustment and filling. Teeth of Group B were treated by employing porcelain complete veneer crown. Curative effect was evaluated every half a year and last 2 years. Results The achievement ratio of Group A and Group B was 53.33% and 83.33%. There was significant difference between them(P<0.01). Conclusion Porcelain complete veneer crown is a better method to treat cracked tooth. It can decrease the occurrence of pulpitis and fracture.

Key words: cracked tooth, early treatment, porcelain complete veneer crown