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ArticleJournal of medical case reports2025

Instrument retrieval using ultrasonics and minimally invasive guided endodontics using AReneto

Varun Prabhuji, Pucha Sai Manaswini, A Srirekha, C Champa, S Archana

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Varun PrabhujiRoots to Cusps® Private Limited, 57, 2nd Cross, Gayathri Devi Park Extension, Opposite to Stella Maris School, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560003, India. prabhuji.varun@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0004-5966-9419
Pucha Sai ManaswiniDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, The Oxford Dental College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
A SrirekhaDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, The Oxford Dental College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
C ChampaDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, The Oxford Dental College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
S ArchanaDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, The Oxford Dental College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

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Abstract

introductionInstrument separation during root canal treatment presents a significant challenge, particularly in the apical third of the canal. This case report highlights the use of ultrasonics for retrieving a separated instrument and demonstrates the application of augmented reality using the AReneto CASE PRESENTATION: A 61-year-old Indian male presented with pain in the lower left front teeth, following root canal treatment on tooth 33. Clinical examination revealed tenderness on percussion, and radiographs showed a separated instrument in the apical third of tooth 33, along with periapical radiolucency involving teeth 33 and 32. Ultrasonics under magnification were used to successfully retrieve the separated instrument from tooth 33, followed by sectional obturation and anatomic post placement. Subsequently, guided access for root canal treatment was performed on tooth 32 using the AReneto

conclusionThe use of ultrasonics combined with magnification enabled effective instrument retrieval, while the AReneto

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Foreign BodiesRoot Canal TherapyUltrasonicsHumansMaleMiddle AgedMinimally Invasive Surgical ProceduresTreatment OutcomeAreneto® systemAssistive technologyAugmented reality (AR)Digital dentistryGuided endodonticsInstrument retrievalMedical innovationMinimally invasive endodonticsSeparated instrumentUltrasonics

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