Retrieval of a Separated Instrument Using Two Different Techniques: Case Reports
Prabhath Singh, Kochi, Preethee Thomas, Sreeram SR, Vaisakh Nair G · IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences · 2014
Every endodontist may have experienced a variety of emotions associated with instrument separation during root canal treatment.The traditional methods to retrieve such obstructions often require removal of greater amounts of tooth structure, potentially leading to perforation or eventual vertical root fracture.Today, these risks can be minimized with technological advancements in vision, ultrasonics, and microtube retrieval methods.Specifically, the dental operating microscope allows clinicians to visualize most broken instruments and fulfils the age old adage "If you can see it, you can probably do it".This case reports on successful retrieval of separated instruments by two different techniques under magnification.