DOI

https://doi.org/10.25772/P1MS-FV86

Defense Date

2017

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Dentistry

Department

Dentistry

First Advisor

Julie M Coe, DDS, MBA

Second Advisor

Alvin M Best, III, PhD

Third Advisor

Garry L Myers, DDS

Abstract

The body of knowledge that exists regarding cracked teeth is limited. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of cracks among extracted teeth. This retrospective longitudinal cohort study included patients of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry that underwent extraction procedures over a 6 year period. The sample consisted of 20,408 patients and 40,870 teeth. Statistical analysis software was used to identify diagnoses of a crack, fracture, or split tooth prior to extraction of the tooth by analyzing the Electronic Health Record (EHR) (axiUm™, Version 6.03.03.1035, Exan Corporation, Vancouver, BC, Canada). There were 3,228 teeth identified as cracked in the 40,870 extracted teeth—an overall prevalence of 7.90%. The percentage of cracked teeth were compared using a chi-square test of homogeneity. The prevalence of cracked teeth varied according to tooth type (chi-square = 95.5, df = 7, p < .0001). Tukey’s multiple-comparison procedure identified the groups of tooth types with a significantly different cracked prevalence. The mandibular 2nd molar had the highest prevalence (9.72%). Age and gender were also significantly correlated with cracked teeth.

Rights

© The Author

Is Part Of

VCU University Archives

Is Part Of

VCU Theses and Dissertations

Date of Submission

5-4-2017

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