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<p>Differential diagnosis and management of cracked teeth<br>Commander David M. Craig, DC, USN, Captain Carol Diener Weber, DC, USN<br><br>INTRODUCTION<br>Patients with cracked teeth can exhibit a variety of symptoms which may be difficult to diagnose. In 1964, Cameron described multiple cases of individuals with symptoms of acute pain upon chewing that were associated with cracked teeth. He referred to these patients as having “cracked tooth syndrome”. These patients may also be asymptomatic or suffer periodic pain; having highly variable symptoms and presentations. This can be a challenge for the clinician trying to achieve a definitive pulpal diagnosis, therefore “cracked tooth syndrome” should not be used as a diagnostic term. Historically, there have been multiple classification systems used to describe cracked teeth.<br><br>This clinical update will focus on the diagnosis and management of cracked teeth as well as teeth with vertical root fractures. Topics will include prevalence, etiology of pain, history, evaluation, armamentarium necessary for diagnosis, and treatment.<br></p>
<br>Subjects: Pain; Cracked Tooth Syndrome; Dental Pulp;  Diagnosis; Differential</div>
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U.S. Navy. Naval Postgraduate Dental School</div>
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