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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / June 2008tooth with fractures
I had an exam recently, the dentist spotted a tooth with a few "small" fractures, extending proximal to distal. He recommended a filling; that is, drill out the damaged area, then fill it, like a cavity. Is this a usual procedure for such a diagnosed tooth? -- Rich > I had an exam recently, the dentist spotted a > tooth with a few "small" fractures, extending proximal [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > -- > Rich The dentist would have to determine the extent of the fracture before determining the best treatment. Steve I usually ignore fracture lines with NO color change. Those which stain black get cut out.  Signature/ Amatus / >> I had an exam recently, the dentist spotted a >> tooth with a few "small" fractures, extending proximal [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Steve > I usually ignore fracture lines with NO color change. > Those which stain black get cut out. He didn't mention the color. He put the tooth on the 'watch list', which I guess means not urgent. > >> I had an exam recently, the dentist spotted a > >> tooth with a few "small" fractures, extending - Rich >I usually ignore fracture lines with NO color change. Those which stain >black get cut out. Same here. But Rich D is also a troll like Robert. Probably the same person. Might be from Philadelphia ?? Signature/ Amatus / > >>I usually ignore fracture lines with NO color change. Those which stain [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > But Rich D is also a troll like Robert. > Probably the same person. test >>I usually ignore fracture lines with NO color change. Those which stain >>black get cut out. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > But Rich D is also a troll like Robert. > Probably the same person. > I had an exam recently, the dentist spotted a > tooth with a few "small" fractures, extending proximal [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > The dentist would have to determine the extent of > the fracture before determining the best treatment. I don't expect a diagnosis here, I'm wondering if treating a fracture like a cavity is usual. This is the first time I've heard of it. -- Rich >> I had an exam recently, the dentist spotted a >> tooth with a few "small" fractures, extending proximal [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > -- > Rich If the crack doesn't extend down the root, it may well be the appropriate treatment. Steve SignatureMark & Steven Bornfeld DDS http://www.dentaltwins.com Brooklyn, NY 718-258-5001
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