The Management of Fractured Dental Instruments: A Case Series

The most common problem faced by dentists during root canal therapy is instrument separation. Instrument separation leads to the inefficient biomechanical preparation of the canals, which can affect the outcome of the root canal-treated tooth. Hence, bypassing the fractured instrument or removal can...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2023-11, Vol.15 (11), p.e49132
Main Authors: Lakshmaiah, Deepika, Raj Kumar, Jwaalaa, Sakthi, Nikesh, Karunakaran, Janani, Vishwanath, Sankar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Asymptomatic
Dentistry
Endodontics
Gum disease
Local anesthesia
Pain
Stainless steel
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Summary:The most common problem faced by dentists during root canal therapy is instrument separation. Instrument separation leads to the inefficient biomechanical preparation of the canals, which can affect the outcome of the root canal-treated tooth. Hence, bypassing the fractured instrument or removal can be accounted as a viable choice to maintain the structural integrity of the tooth. This article illustrates a case series wherein the fractured instrument was managed successfully with the use of conservative techniques.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.49132