- It is characterized by sharp pain on chewing without any reason.
- It caused by hidden crack of teeth.
- These are incomplete fractures that are too small to be seen on radiographs.
Symptoms
- Sharp fleeting pain
- because when biting down,segments move apart. low pressure in nerves of pulp.
- Bite release
- segments snap back together sharply increasing the pressure causing pain.
- Pain- which is inconsistent.
Causes
- Attrition
- Bruxism
- Trauma
- Accidental biting on hard object.
- Presence of large restoration.
- Improper endodontic treatment.
- Craze line
- Fractured cusp
- Cracked tooth split tooth
- Vertical root fracture
Treatment
- Stabilization with stainless steel band.
- Crown placement
- Endodontic treatment
- Restoration.