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Case Reports
. 2013 Fall;8(4):205-7.
Epub 2013 Oct 7.

Management of an intracanal separated instrument: a case report

Dipti Choksi  1 , Barkha Idnani, Devendra Kalaria, Ronak N Patel
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Case Reports

Management of an intracanal separated instrument: a case report

Dipti Choksi et al. Iran Endod J. 2013 Fall.

Abstract

Instrument fracture within the root canal during root canal treatment is an unwanted and frustrating complication. The fractured segment may hinder cleaning and shaping procedures with potential impact on prognosis of treatment. Fracture of endodontic instrument often results from incorrect use or overuse. If breakage occurs clinically, the patient should be informed of the incident and consideration should be given whether to remove the fragment or not. When managed properly, the presence of a broken fragment per se may not adversely affect the outcome of root canal treatment. This article reports management of an intracanal separated instrument. Masserann kit along with gates glidden drills were used to remove the intracanal broken instrument.

Keywords: Calcified Canal; Endodontics; Fractured Instrument; Masserann Kit.

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‘None declared’.

Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1.. A) Periapical radiograph: Separated instrument is visible in middle 3rd of calcified root canal in maxillary right lateral incisor; B and C) Making a channel around the separated instrument to keep the broken instrument in the center of the tube of Masserann Kit; D and E) Engaging tube of Masserann Kit with the separated instrument and removal of the fragment from root canal
Figure 2.
Figure 2.. A) After removal of separated instrument; B) Negotiation of full working length of calcified root canal, and C) Obturation
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