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Case Studies | Dental Science | Bulgaria | Volume 6 Issue 2, February 2017
Bypassing a Broken Instruments (Clinical Cases)
Abstract: In some cases, removal of a fracture instruments is impossible or undesirable. Alternatives areleaving the instrument in place, attempt to bypass the instrument or surgical removal. The aim of this paper is to present clinical cases including bypassing the fracture instruments during endodontic retreatment. Clinical cases the retreatment of two lower molars with broken instruments in the root canals is presented in this paper. Conclusions Bypassing the instrument is an alternative for cleaning and shaping the root canal.
Keywords: broken instrument, bypass, endodontic retreatment
Edition: Volume 6 Issue 2, February 2017,
Pages: 227 - 229