MANAGEMENT OF SEPARATED INSTRUMENTS WITHIN ROOT CANALS.

S Vyshakh,Sreegowri Bhat,Nishi Jayasheelan,K Harishsshetty

doi:10.21474/ijar01/8335

Abstract

08Jan 2019 MANAGEMENT OF SEPARATED INSTRUMENTS WITHIN ROOT CANALS. S.Vyshakh , K. Harish S. Shetty , Sreegowri Bhat and Nishi Jayasheelan. Post graduate student, Department Of Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics, Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya University, Deralakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka -575018. Senior Professor and HOD, Department Of Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics, Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya University, Deralakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka -575018. Reader, Department Of Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics, Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya University, Deralakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka -575018. Senior lecturer, Department Of Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics, Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya University, Deralakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka -575018.

Highlights

Mechanical debridement of the microorganisms from root canal and thorough cleaning is the primary goal of a root canal treatment
Various retrieval systems introduced in the market facilitates ease of removal of separated instrument
This article reviews the various instrument retrieval systems and the use of ultrasonics in retrieving separated instruments from the root canal. Endodontists in their clinical routine deal with many procedures from root canal therapy to surgical techniques like apicectomy, hemisection etc. and one of the most challenging case is the retreatment of root canal treated teeth with a separated instrument

Summary

Introduction

Mechanical debridement of the microorganisms from root canal and thorough cleaning is the primary goal of a root canal treatment. This article reviews the various instrument retrieval systems and the use of ultrasonics in retrieving separated instruments from the root canal. The removal of separated instruments from root canals are very difficult and at times can be impossible, with a reported success rate ranging from 55 to 79% [1]. Lot of techniques and devices for retrieving the separated instrument fragment have been described in the literature with most successful method being the use of ultrasonics along with a dental operating microscope[2,3].

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