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A guide for tooth resection with a used reamer or file.

C C Tseng¹, C C Huang

¹National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, Republic of China.

Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)

|June 1, 1992

Summary

A dulled endodontic file serves as an economical and safe surgical guide for precise tooth resection. This method enhances directional accuracy during the dental procedure, offering a practical alternative for clinicians.

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Area of Science:

Dental Surgery
Endodontics
Biomaterials

Background:

Tooth resection is a common dental procedure.
Accurate direction is crucial for successful tooth resection.
Existing surgical guides can be costly or complex.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a novel, cost-effective surgical guide for tooth resection.
To describe the clinical application of a used endodontic instrument as a directional guide.

Main Methods:

Utilizing a used (dulled) endodontic reamer or file as a surgical guide.
Describing the technique for its application in tooth resection procedures.
Evaluating its properties: economy, autoclavability, and safety.

Main Results:

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The endodontic file functions effectively as a directional guide for tooth resection.
The method is economical, utilizing a readily available instrument.
The guide is autoclavable and safe for clinical use.

Conclusions:

A used endodontic reamer or file is a viable, economical, and safe surgical guide for tooth resection.
This technique offers a practical solution for improving directional accuracy in dental surgery.
The described method simplifies the process of tooth resection guidance.