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Sports / Trauma
Falls, cricket balls, and bike accidents are leading causes of front-tooth fractures.
Broken Tooth · Lahore
Fix A Broken Tooth
With The Right Repair,Not The Fastest Fix
With The Right Repair,Not The Fastest Fix
At ODONTO, a chipped, cracked, or fractured tooth is classified before any work starts. A tiny enamel chip and a full cusp fracture need completely different treatments, and Dr. Mian Momin Ahmad chooses the one that will actually hold.
- Chip, crack, or fracture correctly classified
- Same-day composite bonding for small chips
- Crowns for fractured cusps and large cracks
- Emergency stabilisation available
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Classification First
Chip, craze, cusp, cracked, or split — each gets a different repair.
Transillumination
Light detects invisible cracks before they widen and fracture.
Crown For Cusp Fracture
Full-coverage crown stops a cracked tooth progressing to split.
RCT When Pulp Exposed
Saves the tooth when trauma has reached the nerve.
Clinical Overview
What Causes Broken Teeth?
Chip, Crack, or Full Fracture
Broken teeth are one of the most common urgent dental presentations. Trauma, hard foods, old large fillings, and bruxism are the leading causes. Correct classification determines whether a filling, a crown, or extraction is needed.
Clinical Definition: Tooth fracture is classified by the Ellis system (Class I enamel only, II enamel+dentine, III pulp exposed) and the Cracked Tooth Classification (craze line, fractured cusp, cracked tooth, split tooth, vertical root fracture).
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Biting Hard Foods
Chaalia, walnut shells, ice cubes, and bones commonly fracture back teeth.
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Old Large Fillings
Big silver amalgam fillings in molars eventually split the remaining tooth wall.
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Night Grinding
Bruxism puts continuous force on teeth and cracks molars over years.
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Previous RCT
Root-canal-treated teeth are more brittle and need crown coverage to prevent fracture.
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Age-Related Brittleness
Enamel becomes less resilient with age, so chipping becomes easier.
Pakistan-Specific Patterns
- • Biting on hard chaalia and walnuts is a leading cause of cusp fractures.
- • Sports injuries without mouthguards account for most childhood front-tooth trauma.
- • Large old silver amalgam fillings in Lahore adults weaken teeth and eventually split them.
- • Night grinding (bruxism) cracks back teeth slowly over years.
Fracture Types
5 Types of Broken Teeth
Tooth breakage is not one injury — it is a family of injuries. For a chipped cusp, protected cracked tooth, or a tooth rebuilt after fracture, a full-coverage dental crown to protect a fractured tooth is typically the strongest and most lasting repair.
Craze lines (superficial enamel)
Enamel chip (Ellis I)
Enamel + dentine fracture (Ellis II)
Complicated fracture with pulp exposure (Ellis III)
Fractured cusp of molar
Cracked tooth (vertical, reaching pulp)
Split tooth (two separable segments)
Vertical root fracture
Luxation injuries (with broken tooth)
Avulsion (knocked-out tooth)
Clinical Signs & Risks
Fracture Type vs Treatment Required
| Fracture Type | What You Feel | Treatment |
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| Craze line (enamel only) | No pain | Monitor, maybe bonding |
| Enamel chip (Ellis I) | Rough edge, no pain | Composite bonding |
| Enamel + dentine (Ellis II) | Cold sensitivity | Bonding or onlay |
| Pulp exposed (Ellis III) | Severe pain, bleeding | RCT + crown (urgent) |
| Fractured cusp | Pain on biting | Crown |
| Cracked tooth syndrome | Pain only on specific bite | Crown, possibly RCT |
| Split tooth / Root fracture | Severe pain, mobility | Extraction + implant |
Diagnosis at Odonto
How We Diagnose Broken Teeth
Dr. Mian Momin Ahmad uses visual inspection, dye tests, and transillumination to find exactly where the break is and how deep.
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Visual Inspection
Magnified examination of the fracture line and extent of damage.
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Dye Test
Special dye highlights hairline cracks invisible to the naked eye.
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Transillumination
Light shone through the tooth reveals internal cracks.
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Tooth Sleuth Test
Bite test to reproduce the pain of cracked tooth syndrome.
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Dental X-Ray
Checks root fractures and associated pulp or bone damage.
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Pulp Vitality Test
Determines whether the nerve is still alive or needs RCT.
Treatment Options at Odonto
Broken Tooth Treatment in Lahore
Same Day
Composite Bonding
Tooth-coloured resin reshapes small chips and edge fractures in one visit.
30–45 minSame day5–8 years
Most Popular
Dental Crown
Full coverage crown protects cusp fractures and cracked teeth from further damage.
2 visits15+ yearsFull coverage
If Pulp Exposed
RCT + Crown
When a fracture exposes the nerve, root canal plus crown saves the tooth.
2 visits15+ yearsSave the tooth
Clinical Distinction
Small Chips — Composite Bonding
Not every broken tooth needs a crown. For minor cosmetic chips and edge fractures, same-visit composite bonding for small edge chips restores shape and function in 30 minutes with no drilling.
Enamel Chip
Small edge chip, no pain.
Composite Bonding
Craze Line
Hairline surface crack, sensitive to cold.
Monitoring + Bonding
Cusp Fracture
Corner of a back tooth broken off.
Onlay or Crown
Split Tooth
Crack all the way through, severe pain.
Extraction + Implant
Expert Dental Care — Lahore
Meet Your Treating Doctor
PMDC Registered Practitioner
Dr. Mian Momin Ahmad
Dental Surgeon & Prosthodontist
With over 10 years of clinical experience in restorative, cosmetic, and preventive dentistry, Dr. Mian Momin Ahmad is dedicated to delivering exceptional dental care with a gentle touch.
Book Appointment10+ Years Experience180+ Happy Patients⭐ 4.9 Rating
Qualifications & Certifications
- BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
- MDS — Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry
- PMDC Licensed & Registered
- Advanced Dental Implant Certification
- Cosmetic Dentistry Workshop Certified
Clinic Location
Plot #7, Shop #2, Main Defence Rd, Block A1 Engineers Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Real Patient Outcomes
Before & After: Broken Teeth
BeforeAfterFront tooth chip, age 12
Composite Bonding
Invisible same-day repair
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AfterCusp fracture on chaalia
Porcelain Crown
Tooth saved, full strength
BeforeAfterCracked molar with pulp pain
RCT + Crown
Pain gone, tooth preserved
BeforeAfterSplit tooth from old filling
Extraction + Implant
Replaced within 3 months
Patient Questions
Broken Teeth — Frequently Asked Questions
Is a broken tooth a dental emergency?
It depends on the break. A small chip without pain can wait a day. Severe pain, bleeding, or pulp exposure needs same-day care.
What should I do if I knock out a tooth?
Pick up the tooth by the crown (not the root), rinse it gently, and try to place it back in the socket. If that is not possible, store it in milk and get to a dentist within 30 minutes.
Can a chipped tooth grow back?
No. Enamel cannot regrow. A chip needs either bonding, onlay, or crown to restore the shape and function.
Why does my cracked tooth only hurt sometimes?
Because the crack only opens when you bite at a specific angle. This is called cracked tooth syndrome and is diagnosed with a Tooth Sleuth test.
Can a tooth break without trauma?
Yes, commonly. Cracked tooth syndrome can occur in molars with large old fillings or in bruxers, even without any identifiable single event.
Is it safe to leave a broken tooth untreated?
Usually not. The pulp can become exposed to bacteria, a crack can spread, and the tooth can split beyond saving. Early repair preserves the tooth.
How much does it cost to fix a broken tooth?
Bonding is the most affordable; crowns are moderate; extraction with implant is the highest. Free consultation includes a written estimate before work begins.
Will my front tooth chip look obvious after repair?
Modern composite bonding matches tooth shade so closely that most patients forget which tooth was chipped after a few weeks.
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