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Area of Science:

  • Endodontics
  • Preventive Dentistry
  • Dental Anthropology

Background:

  • Cracked teeth are an increasing problem in endodontic practice.
  • Traditional treatment focuses on reactive measures, but a preventive approach is now essential.
  • Contributing factors include biomechanical stress, evolutionary mismatches, and modern lifestyle influences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the multifactorial nature of cracked teeth.
  • To identify key risk factors and outline effective preventive strategies.
  • To advocate for a paradigm shift towards prevention in endodontic care.

Main Methods:

  • Review of biomechanical, evolutionary, and lifestyle factors contributing to cracked teeth.
  • Identification of risk factors such as bruxism, malocclusion, and enamel demineralization.
  • Discussion of preventive strategies including occlusal assessment, orthodontic interventions, dietary counseling, and occlusal splints.

Main Results:

  • Key risk factors identified include parafunctional habits, malocclusion, and modern dietary patterns.
  • Preventive strategies such as occlusal assessment, orthodontic interventions, and occlusal splints are effective.
  • Management of asymptomatic cracks and bonded restorations improve outcomes.
  • Interdisciplinary protocols demonstrate effectiveness, challenging previous assumptions about poor prognosis.

Conclusions:

  • A paradigm shift in endodontic care from treating cracked teeth to preventing them is necessary.
  • Integrating preventive medicine and anthropology principles can help preserve natural dentition.
  • Proactive prevention ensures the long-term success of endodontic treatment and patient outcomes.