Fracture
Characteristics
- Enamel fracture: a fracture that is limited to the enamel.
- Crown fracture (uncomplicated): A fracture that is limited to the enamel and dentin with no pulp involvement.
- Crown fracture (complicated): A fracture that is limited to the enamel and dentin with consequent pulp involvement.
- Crown-root fracture (uncomplicated): A fracture in which the enamel, dentin and cement is involved with no pulp involvement.
- Crown Root Fracture (Complicated): A fracture involving enamel, dentin, and cement with loss of tooth structure, with the pulp exposed.
- Root fracture: A fracture that is confined to the root, involving the cememt, dentin, and pulp.