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Cracked Tooth Syndrome
Definition
A condition where a tooth has a crack that causes pain during biting but is often invisible on X-rays. Symptoms include sharp pain when chewing, especially when releasing bite pressure. A crown is typically the treatment to hold the tooth together and stop crack progression.
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