Endodontics (root canal treatment)
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Visitor asks:
Hello!
During root canal cleaning, part of an instrument broke and remained in the root. I would like to know whether this can be dangerous and whether the instrument must always be removed, or whether it can remain in the tooth.
Thank you for your answer.
Kind regards from Nova Gorica,
Jožko
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
In principle, such an instrument is very difficult to remove. If it remains in the tooth and removal is impossible or too risky, it is left in place, but the tooth is monitored regularly with X-rays. If there are no changes in the bone around the root tip, the problem can be considered resolved.
Have a nice day!
In principle, such an instrument is very difficult to remove. If it remains in the tooth and removal is impossible or too risky, it is left in place, but the tooth is monitored regularly with X-rays. If there are no changes in the bone around the root tip, the problem can be considered resolved.
Have a nice day!
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