Fracture No pain- Low pain Enamel fracture Moderate pain and sensitivity Enamel dentin fracture Severe Pain Enamel dentin-pulp fracture Crown-root fracture Non Fracture No pain\ low pain Infraction (crack) Concussion (tender) Sublaxation Pain Mobile Non-mobile
Severe Pain
Enamel dentin-pulp fracture -Please see a dental provider immediately to treat the injury! Clinical Findings A fracture involving enamel and dentin with loss of tooth structure and exposure of the pulp. Redness in the middle of the tooth structure. [...]
Crown Root Fracture Without Pulp Exposure
Clinical Findings Crown Fracture extending below gingival margin Treatment Treatments widely vary due to where the fractured ends under the gum\bone Most likely a combination of orthodontic, surgical, restorative, and endodontic treatments. Follow up In 6-8 weeks then 1 year. [...]
Non-Mobile
Fracture No pain- Low pain Enamel fracture Moderate pain and sensitivity Enamel dentin fracture Severe Pain Enamel dentin-pulp fracture Crown-root fracture Non- Fracture No pain\ low pain Infraction (crack) Concussion (tender) Subluxation Pain Mobile Non-mobile
What to do about a fractured tooth
If your child has a fractured tooth, it's important to keep calm. This is not a dental emergency, but your child should see a dentist as soon as possible. If possible, find the broken piece of tooth and [...]