ArticleCase reports in dentistry2024
Broken Instrument Removal Methods with a Minireview of the Literature.
Article in Case reports in dentistry, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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4 citing papers in PubMed.
- Comparison of the ultrasonic, Masserann, and BTR-pen techniques for removing fractured instruments with dental microscope: a CBCT-based in vitro study.Acta odontologica Scandinavica · 2026Article
- Comparison of the pull-out force of different microtube-based methods in fractured endodontic instrument removal: An in-vitro study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Management of Radix Entomolaris of Mandibular First Molar With Complex Root Canal Curvatures: A Case Report and Mini Review.Clinical case reports · 2025Article
- Management of separated instruments using a loop technique: Case series with a rapid review.Dental research journal · 2025Article
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Abstract
Instrument fracture in the root canal system is an unpleasant incident that may occur during root canal treatment. Comprehensive cleaning of the root canal system is often impossible in the presence of a broken instrument. Therefore, it is often imperative to remove the broken fragment from the root canal system. To date, various methods have been proposed for the removal of broken instruments from the root canal system. However, no consensus has been reached on a safe technique with a high success rate for broken instrument removal. This case series reports six cases of successful removal of broken instruments using different methods including the ultrasonic, tube-and-glue, tube-and-wire, tube-and-internal shaft, and the forceps techniques and also provides a brief review of the relevant literature.
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