##  [Cuspal Fracture](/cuspal-fracture) 

  ##  [Cuspal Fracture](https://health.quantumdictionary.io/cuspal-fracture-0) 

  

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Definition

Fracture that involves one or more cuspal segments of a clinical crown (natural tooth structure), commonly resulting from undermining of cusps by extensive restorations, occlusal overload, or pre‑existing cracks, and which separates a cusp from the remaining crown.