Clinical Management of Cracked Teeth A Staged Approach from Singaporean Practice

Cracked teeth are increasingly encountered in general dental practice and they present diagnostic and restorative challenges. Currently, the restorative treatment protocol for cracked teeth remains largely clinician-dependent. This case series aims to demonstrate a staged approach used to manage symptomatic cracked teeth in the Singapore healthcare system. The first case describes a cracked tooth with reversible pulpitis managed with interim stabilisation using a preformed metal band and review of pulpal status prior to definitive management with a full-coverage crown. The second case describes a cracked tooth with pulpal necrosis requiring root canal treatment before definitive full-coverage restoration. Both cases demonstrated resolution of symptoms and tooth preservation following stabilisation and cuspal-coverage restoration.