The Basic steps in crack detection includes,
1. Dental history
Patient’s history should be assessed very carefully. History of any masticatory accidents, Para
functional habits like bruxism, past dental treatment(iatrogenic factors)[6]
, dietary habits, beetle nut chewing,
trauma or accidents may give a clue to our diagnosis. History of previous cracked teethdue to many
anatomical[7]
and developmental factors[6] may predispose teeth to crack. History ofperiodontal disease with
extensive bone loss in the site can cause increased stresses on dentin predisposing the tooth to crack[8]. Cracks in
root canal treated teeth are often due to size, design and placement of posts.