Open AccessUltrasonics: A Novel Approach for Retrieval of Separated Instruments
Author(s) -
Harleen Chhina,
Manoj Kumar Hans,
Subhash Chander
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2015/11056.5473
Subject(s) - root canal , fracture (geology) , dentistry , root (linguistics) , computer science , forensic engineering , medicine , engineering , geotechnical engineering , linguistics , philosophy
An instrument fracture within the root canal interferes and hinders the outcome of the successful root canal treatment. Fracture of endodontic instrument often results from incorrect use or overuse. This article reports a case of retrieval of separated endodontic instrument with help of ultrasonic and discusses the factors influencing the removal of fractured instrument.