Ellis Class I & II Fracture

S R D S Manikanta N

• Contents

1. Terminology

2. Frequency & Etiology

3. Clinical Findings

4. Radiographic Findings

5. Pathology

6. Provisional treatment

7. Definitive treatment

Enamel Infraction

Enamel Fracture

Enamel & Dentin Fracture

Frequency & Etiology

• 26 -76 %

• Etiology

Clinical Findings

• Enamel infraction : crazing in enamel

• Cause : direct impact of enamel

• Various patterns

• Infarctions are over looked if direct illumination is used.

Clinical Findings

• Fractures with out pulpal involvement

• More often

• Single tooth

• Occasionally central lobe

• May be associated with luxation injuries

• Crown fracture of un erupted tooth

Radiographic Findings

Posterior Crown Fractures