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Originally Posted by dentist90
Late to the party again...
It is unusual to break a virgin tooth like that, usually there is a large amalgam filling that has weakened the tooth. If that piece broke off 'quietly' (without a large crack sound/pain) that fracture has been slowly growing for many years. I have seen a few of these (virgin fractures) over the years and most of them we suspect originated with an upper cut or blow to the jaw that slammed the teeth together and started a small crack. Like your windshield, the crack slowly progresses until fracture occurs.
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Hmmmm... 9 weeks ago I was in a car accident. Rear ended, common whiplash that took 6 weeks to resolve. Do you suppose....