Cracked Tooth Syndrome

Cracked-tooth syndrome is an incomplete fracture of posterior tooth (usually from biting hard/grinding), presenting with sharp pain on biting/release, temperature sensitivity, and occasional swelling. Treatment: restore with cuspal-coverage onlay/crown; avoid biting hard; root canal if pulpitis/necrotic; extraction if non-restorable/vertical split; night guard for bruxism; follow-up; endodontics if needed.

Common Symptoms

Sharp pain on biting/release; temperature sensitivity; posterior tooth; history of hard bite/grinding

Causes and Pathogenesis

Hard biting/grinding/restorative stress causes incomplete microfracture.

Treatment

Onlay/crown; root canal if pulp involved; extraction if non-restorable; night guard for bruxism

Preventive Measures

Avoid hard biting; treat bruxism; restore large restorations.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Restorative/Endodontics Dentistry department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.