{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Protrusive Dental Podcast","title":"Cracked Teeth Clinical Guidelines – Chase? Fibers? WHEN to Intervene – PDP246","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3550,"description":"Cracked teeth — the diagnosis we all hate as Dentists!\nHow do you decide when to monitor and when to intervene?\nWhat is the recommended intervention at different scenarios of cracks?\nShould we be chasing cracks and reinforcing with fibers; is there actually enough long-term data to support that approach?\nOver the years, we’ve had some epic episodes on this topic — from Kreena Patel’s “I Hate Cracked Teeth” (PDP028) to Dr. Lane Ochi’s Masterclass on Diagnosis and Management (PDP175).\nBut in this brand-new episode, Jaz is joined by Dr. Masoud Hassanzadeh to bring it all together — not just the diagnosis of cracks, but their management. They explore when to intervene, the role of fibers in preventing propagation, and even the fascinating possibility that cracks in teeth may have some ability to heal, just like bone!\nThis one’s a deep dive that will change how you talk to patients — and how you approach cracked teeth in your own practice.\n https://youtu.be/VHYRBnfJS3I \nWatch PDP246 on YouTube\n Protrusive Dental Pearl\nYour patient’s history predicts the future!\nAsk if past extractions were difficult → clues you into anatomical challenges.\nAsk how they lost other teeth → if cracks, be proactive with today’s cracks.\nHistory isn’t just background—it’s a clinical tool.\nNeed to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below!\nKey Takeaways\nCracks in teeth can be diagnosed using magnification and high-quality imaging.\nPatient factors such as age and muscle strength play a significant role in crack prognosis.\nSymptomatic cracks should be treated to prevent further propagation.\nUnderstanding the anatomy of the tooth is crucial for effective treatment.\nThe healing mechanism of cracks in teeth is possible but varies between enamel and dentin.\nFibers can be used to strengthen restorations and manage cracks effectively.\nLong-term studies are needed to assess the effectiveness of current crack management protocols.\nThe use of fluorescence filters can help identify bacteria in...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/hLSIeRiYSp0oTfIk0BzEukFutShD18hH3f6fq4QHsWw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lZmM0/ZTNjYzdiZDJhNGFj/MzBiYmU2NTUwNmM2/NzQ2My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}