SHOWCASE -"Broken File At Apex"

[Dr. Rico D. Short]

"Broken File At Apex"

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Case Summary:

Case of the Day
I had a patient to come in today who had a dentist try a root canal on an "easy tooth". In the middle of the procedure, he noted a file broke off and the patient was in discomfort. He sent the patient to me. I was able to remove the file even at the apex (tip of the root) complete his root canal and save his tooth! That's what we do as Endodontist - Save Teeth Painlessly! Ask your dentist about an Endodontist before your root canal procedure.
I have an article on Endodontic Retreatment in Dentistry Today and Inside Dentistry if you would like to know more about my technique.

http://www.dentistrytoday.com/endodontics/7776-is-endodontic-retreatment-passe-

http://www.dentalaegis.com/id/2015/08/preserving-natural-dentition-in-endodontically-treated-teeth

Dr. Rico Short
Board Certified Endodontist
Apex Endodontics P.C
678-503-0790
www.ApexEndodontics.net

Files & Products Used:

Ultrasonics SP-19 tip (Osada-Enac) to remove file
Staging with modified Gates Glidden Drill Size 4
Cleaned and Shaped with Edge Endo 25/04
Kerr EWT Sealer

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