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Infraction Tooth
Infraction Tooth
INFRACTION
CONTENTS
•Introduction
•Definition
•Classification
•Incidence
•Etiological factors
•Patterns and variants
•Signs and symptoms
•Diagnosis
•Sequelae
•Management
•Conclusion
INTRODUCTION
•Crown fractures are more apt to occur as a result of a high-velocity
impact against the tooth with less resulting damage to the
supporting tissues.
•Blows of low velocity are less apt to fracture the crown but cause
the greatest damage to the supporting tissues- Andreason
The severest pulpal reaction is often seen in teeth with the
least apparent injury.
Incomplete
Types of tooth fracture:
INCIDENCE
Age: Most common in 30-50 yrs of age
Sex:Men:women=1:1
clinically determined.
Depth and direction will influence:
III
Vertical
Oblique
SYMPTOMS
Depends upon the stage
Vision enhancers
Symptom reproducers
Magnifying loupes
Woodenstick
Commercially available tooth slooth.
Pain occurs when Pain occurs when
occlusal forces are occlusal forces are
increased relieved
CONFIRMATION OF DIAGNOSIS
Disclosing dyes Gentian Violet or methylene blue
SEQUELAE
Cuspal fracture
Pulpal pathosis
Incomplete longitudinal fracture
MANAGEMENT
Treatment objectives: to maintain structural integrity
and pulp vitality.
Depends upon
- depth
-direction
of the fracture
Tooth should be stabilised and splinted
immediately with an orthodontic wire
When part of a tooth breaks away-
appropriate restoration