Hello,
While mechanically enlarging the root canals, my dentist broke off the tip of a file, which has now remained in the tooth. He said he would simply leave it there. Since I did not want that, I asked about possible solutions and was given a referral to the dental clinic. My examination is not until 9 December 2009. There is medication in the tooth, so it is probably not wise to wait that long. What is your opinion regarding treatment in such a case? Could you complete the treatment of the tooth (especially removal of the file), and how much would it cost?
Kind regards

Dear Sir/Madam!

Breakage of a file in the root canal is a classic complication of root canal treatment. Removing the file is a difficult or even impossible procedure. The location of the fragment and its surface are essential factors affecting the difficulty of the procedure. An operating microscope and an RVG unit are helpful during removal.
Medication can remain in the tooth for a longer period (several months) if the tooth is well sealed and does not cause any other problems. We can try to remove the file, but I would not like to promise anything until I have at least seen an X-ray. In this case, we could complete the treatment. Price: 50 Eur per session (approximately three sessions are needed).

Have a nice day!
Have a nice day.