Injury or Poisoning
tooth fracture
tooth frac·ture
Subclass of:
Tooth Injuries
Definitions related to tooth fractures:
  • Breakage of any portion of the tooth.
    U.S. FDA Glossary
    U.S. Food & Drug Administration, 2021
  • Broken tooth affecting any portion of tooth: root fracture, crown-root, broken tooth (crown fracture), chipped tooth. A crown fracture can involve the pulp. Tooth fracture sequelae range in severity from cosmetic defects to tooth death. Involvement of the pulp is a more important indicator of severity of tooth fracture than is the amount of the tooth affected.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Break or rupture of a tooth or tooth root.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • Dental fractures are commonly observed with other oral injuries. Early recognition and management can improve tooth survival and functionality.
    Medscape
    WebMD, 2025
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