Bleeding and moisture with this type of fracture usually makes it more difficult for these materials to adhere to the tooth. Cover with dental foil and expediently refer the patient to a dentist. Root and dentoalveolar fractures require splinting by a dentist for several weeks.
Treatment for a cracked tooth
Bonding. In this procedure, your doctor uses a plastic resin to fill the crack, restoring its look and function.
Crown. A dental crown is a prosthetic device usually made of porcelain or ceramic. ...
Root canal. ...
Extraction. ...
No treatment.
Mouth ulcers usually heal quickly or within 2-3 weeks. If you have had a sore or odd looking patch of mouth tissue for longer than three weeks, do get it checked out by your dentist.
If the crack has extended into the pulp, the tooth can be treated with a root canal procedure and a crown to protect the crack from spreading. However, if the crack extends below the gum line, it is no longer treatable, and the tooth cannot be saved and will need to be extracted.
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