A novel technique for removal of broken instrument from root canal in mandibular second molar

Indian J Dent Res. 2014 Jan-Feb;25(1):107-10. doi: 10.4103/0970-9290.131157.

Abstract

The fracture of an endodontic instrument is an obstacle in completion of a routine successful pulp space therapy. Ni-Ti instruments corrode when in contact with sodium hypochlorite which leads to their deterioration and ultimately fracture during use. Removal of separated instrument from root canal is often a very difficult procedure. This procedure is more complicated when the instrument separated is closer to the mandibular canal. A case is presented in which a separated hand instrument was retrieved from the mesio buccal of a second molar approximating the mandibular canal root by replantation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dental Instruments*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mandible*
  • Molar / surgery*
  • Root Canal Therapy*