Cracked Cusps

Treatment should consist of protecting the affected cusp from occlusal forces, both to prevent pain while chewing and to prevent the propagation of the crack into a full fracture

Treatment Options

  • Full coverage crown
  • Onlay
  • bonded composite restorations have been proposed

Apically Extending Fracture Plane

If the fracture plane extends apically into the root, the tooth may potentially become non-restorable