Trusted medical platform in Jordan
Treatment of dental fractures is both an emergency and a restorative pathway aimed at saving the broken tooth, protecting its pulp (nerve) and restoring shape and function. It starts by defining the depth of the fracture: a superficial enamel chip; a fracture reaching dentine, which makes the tooth sensitive to cold and air; a fracture exposing the pulp, with bleeding or a red point and sharp pain; or a fracture extending below the gum line or into the root, which is the hardest to save. The cause matters too: a direct blow, biting something hard, tooth grinding, or a tooth already weakened by a large filling or old root canal treatment.
**If a permanent tooth is knocked out completely, minutes decide whether it can be saved. Hold it by the crown, never the root; do not brush it, do not scrub the root and do not remove the tissue attached to it. If it is dirty, rinse it for a few seconds in milk or saline only, then put it back into its socket immediately and bite gently on a clean tissue. If replanting is not possible, store it in milk and go to dental emergency care straight away.** A knocked-out baby tooth is not replanted, because replanting may damage the developing permanent tooth underneath; the child is still examined to assess the gum and bone.
Facial or neck swelling with difficulty swallowing, difficulty opening the mouth, or fever is an immediate emergency and must not wait for an appointment. Once the situation is stable, treatment is chosen to match the injury: smoothing and minor reshaping, a tooth-coloured composite restoration, re-bonding the broken fragment if it was stored properly, a crown, pulp capping, or root canal treatment if the nerve is damaged, together with splinting a loosened tooth when the supporting tissues are injured.
The limits deserve plain language. A restoration returns shape and function but never quite restores the original strength, so the tooth needs protection from hard biting and a night guard if grinding caused the fracture. More importantly, pain relief does not prove the nerve survived: the pulp can die quietly weeks or months later and show up as tooth discolouration or an abscess, which is why radiographic follow-up remains necessary even when you feel better. Fine hairline cracks may not appear on X-rays at all, and suitability for each option is decided by clinical examination and imaging, not by a description over the phone.
The dentist examines fracture depth, tooth mobility, the bite and pulp vitality, orders radiographs to exclude a root or jaw fracture, and looks for tooth fragments embedded in the lip or tongue. The injury is documented and neighbouring teeth are assessed too, since trauma often affects more than one tooth.
The area is anaesthetised if needed, bleeding is controlled, wounds are cleaned, and exposed dentine is sealed with a protective material to reduce sensitivity. If the tooth is loose or has been repositioned, a thin splint is bonded to the neighbouring teeth for a period the dentist decides.
A superficial chip is polished or restored with composite; a larger fracture needs a bigger restoration or a crown; and the broken fragment can sometimes be re-bonded if it was kept moist and intact. Shape, colour and occlusal contacts are adjusted so the tooth does not carry excess load and fracture again.
If the pulp is freshly exposed in a still-developing tooth, a conservative vital pulp therapy such as pulp capping or partial pulpotomy may be chosen. If the pulp is irreversibly inflamed or necrotic, root canal treatment is completed over one or more visits and the tooth is then reinforced with a suitable restoration.
Scheduled reviews over weeks and months check pulp vitality, tooth colour and radiographs, because the nerve can die late and painlessly. The cause is treated as well: a night guard for grinding, a sports mouthguard for contact sports, occlusal adjustment, and replacement of large weakening fillings.
Do not wait for the pain to settle before being seen: outcomes for fractured teeth improve the sooner they are assessed. If you find the broken fragment, bring it in a small container of milk or saline and never let it dry out, and do not try to glue it back yourself with any material. Avoid biting on the injured side and avoid very hot or very cold food and drinks. Tell the dentist about every medication you take, especially blood thinners, antiplatelet drugs, bisphosphonates and immune-suppressing drugs, about every herbal supplement, and about allergies to local anaesthetics, antibiotics or latex. Mention heart disease, a prosthetic valve, immune deficiency or diabetes, and the date of your last tetanus vaccination if the wound was contaminated with soil or happened outdoors. If the injury followed a fall, a faint or a seizure, say so: an unexplained fall needs medical assessment in its own right, no less important than the tooth. Bring any previous radiographs or reports, and bring an accompanying adult if the patient is a child.
Stick to soft food for the first days, do not bite on the injured side, cut food into small pieces, and avoid hard or sticky items, ice and pen chewing. Clean gently around the injury with a soft brush rather than avoiding cleaning altogether, and use warm salt-water rinses after twenty-four hours or the mouthwash your dentist prescribes. Cold compresses on the face during the first day reduce swelling. If a splint is in place, do not move it or clean under it forcefully, and attend the appointment set for its removal. Seek care immediately for: facial or neck swelling with difficulty swallowing, difficulty opening the mouth, or fever, throbbing pain that increases or wakes you at night, a tooth turning grey or dark, bleeding that does not stop with pressure, numbness of the lip or chin, pus or a foul taste, teeth that no longer meet properly, or increasing looseness of the tooth. Even if symptoms disappear, do not cancel the radiographic follow-up visits.
A simple restoration is usually completed in a single visit of 30 to 60 minutes. Cases needing splinting, root canal treatment or a crown are spread over two or more visits across several weeks, and a splint stays in place for days to weeks depending on the injury. Radiographic follow-up continues for months, because pulp survival cannot be judged on day one.
Dr. Mohammad Arafat Hasan is a Consultant in Oral & Dental Surgery and the founder of Arafat Dental Clinics in Tabarbour, Amman. He earned his Bachelor of Denta…
Dr. Mutasem Irdaisat has extensive professional experience in dentistry dating back to 2007. His career spans both academic and clinical practice across Europe …
Sanaa Qasem practices dentistry at Al Watan Street, Amman. Contact the practice to arrange consultation about dental or gum symptoms and oral health. Confirm cl…
Fares Al Majali has a dental practice at Near The Specialty Hospital, Amman. Use the professional contact to arrange symptom assessment, review previous investi…
Hanadi Wasfi Abdul Haleem practises dentistry at Dr Hanadi Wasfi Abdul Haleem Dental Clinic, Al Biruni Complex, ground floor, Al Khalidi Street, Amman. The prac…
Majdi Marrar practises dentistry at Dr Majdi Marrar Dental Clinics, Jamous Plaza, Airport Street, Amman. The practice provides routine examinations, root canal …
Dr. Alaa Yaseen Al-Zoubi is a Jordanian Board-certified endodontist. She earned her dental degree at the University of Jordan and completed specialist residency…
Dr Baraa Alkhateeb is a dentist at Ibn Al Nafis Medical Complex near Applied Science University Roundabout in Abu Nseir. She provides dental and oral care consu…
Yousef Zamel is a dentist whose Khalda clinic advertises fillings, root canal care, restorations and whitening. Reception is on the first floor of 39 Amer Bin M…
Dr Rakan Rawashdeh is an orthodontist practicing at Kan Zaman Complex in Abu Nseir. He offers orthodontic consultations and assessment of tooth alignment and bi…
Osama Ghazi Al Ziadat practises dentistry at Dr Osama Ghazi Al Ziadat Orthodontics Clinic, Ziadat Centre, 74 Amer Bin Malek Street, Khalda, Amman. The practice …
Dr Bahaa Khattab practises dentistry at FirstMed Medical Complex in Shmeisani, Amman. He completed a diploma in dental implants at the University of Jordan. His…
Mohammad Saleh Abu Sbeit practises dentistry at Dr Mohammad Saleh Abu Sbeit Dental Clinic, Adel Al Qasim Complex, third floor, 220 Khalid Bin Al Waleed Street, …
Mohammad Al Khatib is a dentist practicing at Yathrib Street, Amman. This profile provides the professional practice contact and reception timetable for consult…
Dr. Yola Kovalenko is recognized as one of the distinguished medical professionals in the field of dentistry. She graduated from Luhansk State Medical Universit…
Dr Omar Bardaweel is a dentist in Jerash. His medical-platform profile lists a dental surgery degree from the University of Jordan in 2000, implant dentistry st…
Omima Obiedat practises dentistry in Irbid’s New Amman Bus Complex area at Jumaa Center near Hayat Irbid Hall. Advertised care includes root canals, tooth-colou…
Dania Adel Awwad is listed on Gardens Dental Implant Center’s official team page with a role in restorative dentistry. The practice is on the first floor of Sha…
Abeer Ammouri is a dentist practicing at Ibn Khaldoun Street, Amman. This profile provides the professional practice contact and reception timetable for consult…
Dr. Azmeh Muneer Al Bustami is a dentist with 25 years of experience working in Amman and Aqaba. At her current clinic in Amman’s Seventh Circle, she provides i…
Raghas Khasawneh is a dentist in Irbid with the Jordanian Board in Prosthodontics and Dental Implantology and a bachelor’s degree from Jordan University of Scie…
Najla Maher Ghalayini practices dentistry at iDentist Dental Care in Khalda, on the fourth floor of the Arab Bank building on Wasfi Al Tal Street. Contact the p…
There are currently 23 doctor profiles linked to Treatment of Dental Fractures on ClinicsJo. Review the listed services and contact the practice to confirm availability with the doctor and branch you choose.
Start with an available doctor's profile and use the contact or booking options shown there. Confirm the service, practice location and appointment time with the clinic. If this list is empty, broaden your search using the directory links on this page.
Ask the practice for the current price and what it includes. A consultation fee shown on a profile is not necessarily the price of a procedure, tests or follow-up. Confirm any additional charges and insurance arrangements before your visit.
No clinic on ClinicsJo has published a price for Treatment of Dental Fractures yet, so we do not quote an estimated figure. What is published is the consultation fee: free consultation (profiles: 1); 5–10 JOD (profiles: 14). The doctor sets the treatment price after assessing your case.
Other doctor profiles with a published fee: 10.
Expected duration (from the procedure guide): A simple restoration is usually completed in a single visit of 30 to 60 minutes. Cases needing splinting, root canal treatment or a crown are spread over two or more visits across several weeks, and a splint stays in place for days to weeks depending on the injury. Radiographic follow-up continues for months, because pulp survival cannot be judged on day one.
Before booking, ask the clinic for the all-inclusive price and what it covers, any extra tests or scans, how many follow-up visits are included, the payment options, and whether your insurance is accepted. You can reach them through the contact details on the doctor and clinic profiles on this page.
The figures above were published by the clinics and doctors themselves on ClinicsJo and may change. We do not estimate prices. Confirm the all-inclusive price with the clinic before booking. Offers on ClinicsJo
