Síndrome do dente trincado: uma revisão de literatura

Abstract

Many studies have been carried out about cracked teeth in an attempt to describe the symptoms associated with this condition, the diagnostic process of clefts, as well as the possible forms of treatment and the prognosis for these teeth. The present work aims to study, through a literature review, the means used for diagnosis, the clinical and radiographic aspects and the possibilities of treatment of the cracked tooth syndrome (SDT). Due to the difficulty in making the diagnosis, it is recommended that different examination methods be associated. The signs and symptoms of SDT are very diverse, varying according to the dental structures involved and may resemble other clinical conditions, which makes the diagnostic process even more complex. Most clefts are not visible on conventional radiography, and radiographic aspects are expressed through periodontal changes resulting from fractures at a more advanced stage. However, through cone beam computed tomography it is possible to identify the crack and assess its depth and extension. There are several treatment possibilities for cracked teeth, and clinical success and a favorable prognosis are directly related to early diagnosis and intervention. Therefore, it is essential that the dentist know the characteristics associated with the syndrome and be able to identify them. More prospective, well-documented, controlled clinical studies with long-term follow-up are needed to develop different treatment protocols for different clinical conditions, allowing the management of SDT in a safe and appropriate way.