Management of file separation in young permanent molar: A report of two cases
Author(s): Laresh Mistry, Sahili Mungekar-Markandey*, Vatsala Srivastava and Ashwin Jawdekar
Abstract
Endodontic instrument fracture also known as instrument separation is a well-known mishap. The fracture of endodontic instruments is a procedural problem creating a major obstacle to normally routine therapy. The definitive management should be based on a thorough knowledge of the success rates of each treatment option, balanced against potential risks of removal or file retention. Various techniques exist to manage the broken segment in the canal. Management of a broken instrument beyond the apex is difficult and time consuming and requires creativity as well as clinical knowledge and skills. This paper describes two case reports of the management of separated file instrument in the canal and its success.