A fine line on your tooth may look harmless—but its depth determines the treatment and prognosis.
- Craze Lines are microscopic cracks confined to the enamel. Commonly associated with ageing, bruxism, or years of normal function, they are usually asymptomatic and require no treatment unless aesthetics are affected.
- A Cracked Tooth is an incomplete fracture extending beyond the enamel into the dentin, and occasionally the pulp. Patients often experience sharp pain on biting, release of pressure, or thermal sensitivity. Timely management with cuspal coverage, adhesive restorations, root canal treatment (RCT), and a full-coverage crown can often preserve the tooth.
- A Fractured Tooth involves complete separation of a portion of the tooth, affecting the crown, cusp, or even the root. Depending on the extent of structural loss, treatment may include a post and core, full-coverage crown, RCT, or replacement with a dental implant if the tooth is beyond restoration.
At Signature Smiles Implants and Dental Clinic, Sector 56, Gurugram, we combine advanced diagnostics, magnification, digital imaging, and minimally invasive dentistry to accurately diagnose and preserve natural teeth whenever possible—delivering precision-driven care with uncompromising clinical excellence.