Diagnosis and Management of Cracked Mandibular Molar Tooth: A Case Report

Abstract

A cracked tooth is a thin surface disruption of enamel and dentin, and possibly cementum, of unknown depth or extension. Depending on crack extent and crack location, treatment for cracked teeth can range from composite resin restorations or crowns to root canal treatment followed by cuspal coverage or sometimes extraction. This case report presents diagnosis and management of a cracked mandibular molar tooth with root canal treatment.